Grade 7 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 20
Grade 7 writing practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 6 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Revision and Argument Skills
Grade 7 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1G21NI9-1JX2
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
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.
Show answers for version 20
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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.