Grade 7 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 4
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-115PN19-1JX2
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?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. However,
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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- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
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.