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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1G24T08-1JX2

1.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

2.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,

3.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

4.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

5.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

6.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

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  1. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  2. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  3. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  4. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  5. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  6. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

Worked example

Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.

Common mistake

Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.

Helpful hint

Name the standard skill before answering.