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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-Z7SF6G-1JX2

1.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

2.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. However,

3.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

4.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

5.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

6.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, 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 revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  2. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  3. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  4. What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
  5. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
  6. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.

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.