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Revision and Argument Skills

Grade 7 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-R36204-NVD2

1.

Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.

2.

Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.

3.

Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

4.

What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?

5.

Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.

6.

Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? 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.

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  1. Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
  2. Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
  3. Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
  4. What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
  5. Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
  6. Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.

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.