Grade 7 · ELA / English
Counterclaim, evidence, and a strong conclusion. Written in American English for students, parents, and teachers in the United States.
Open a card to see the answer. These are original practice items for US elementary students — not a state test copy.
Answer: a hook and a clear claim
Readers need the stance early.
Answer: a topic sentence, evidence, and explanation
TEEL / CER patterns are common in US schools.
Answer: understand the other side
Then refute it with reasons.
Answer: slang and texting shortcuts
Write like a report, not a chat.
Answer: however
However signals a turn.
Answer: the conclusion, if it fits the prompt
Ask readers to think or do something.
Answer: a published study or reputable news source
Check who wrote it and when.
Answer: not enough — you must argue
Answer the question with reasons.
Pick the next article in this topic — that is how a magazine issue is meant to be used.
