Grade 7 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 7
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-10BQTYC-1JX2
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. However, C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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 7
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- 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.
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.