Argument Writing: A Defensible Claim — Drills · Grade 7 English
Chapter: Argument, Counterclaims & RevisionWhat these drills covers
By the end of Argument Writing: A Defensible Claim you should be able to:
- I can use the skills in Argument Writing: A Defensible Claim with a relevant detail or sentence.
- I can explain the relationship, test a misleading claim, and revise independently.
4 questions, written answer, each with a worked explanation.
Vocabulary used: qualification, reason, evidence, qualification, revision.
Problem 1
Answer and explanation
Language that limits a claim to the conditions its evidence supports. An arguable claim gives a reader something to evaluate, not merely a topic. Limit its scope to the decision and evidence available. “Activities” is a topic; proposing a six-week trial with an access review is a claim that can be examined.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 2
Answer and explanation
A defensible claim is to test separate activity times and improve notices before adopting a permanent schedule. Source A identifies differing preferences among respondents, and Source D shows a scheduling and notice gap. Source C’s 300-token estimate supports only the listed trial costs. The proposal should collect additional feedback and revisit costs rather than guarantee equal access for everyone.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 3
Answer and explanation
This claim is misleading. Select evidence and explain its contribution. State the respondents and denominator when using 12 of 18. Describe the budget as an estimate with listed and excluded costs. A precise qualification prevents your argument from promising what the packet cannot establish. A defensible claim is to test separate activity times and improve notices before adopting a permanent schedule. Source A identifies differing preferences among respondents, and Source D shows a scheduling and notice gap. Source C’s 300-token estimate supports only the listed trial costs. The proposal should collect additional feedback and revisit costs rather than guarantee equal access for everyone.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.
Problem 4
Answer and explanation
Yes, if the writer explains how it addresses the supplied preferences, access concern, and cost limits. Assess evidence and reasoning rather than matching the model’s preference.
Use the model to discuss reasoning after an independent attempt. A different accurate supported response can be correct; written work needs human marking.