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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-RN59E2-NVD2

1.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

2.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

3.

What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.

4.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. However, D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

5.

Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

6.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

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 thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  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 question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  5. Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
  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.