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“Facts are the backbone of strong arguments.”
Grade Level: Grade 7–8
Difficulty Level: Medium to Difficult
Skill Focus: Argument Writing – Using Relevant and Sufficient Evidence
Standards Alignment
CCSS (USA):
W.7.1 / W.8.1 – Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
W.7.9 / W.8.9 – Draw evidence from texts to support analysis and reflection.
CEFR: (B1–B1+) Can give reasons and explanations for opinions using supporting details.
ACARA (Australia): ACELY1725 / ACELY1730 – Create persuasive texts that develop arguments using evidence from reliable sources.
Cambridge (Lower Secondary / IGCSE Foundation Skills): Develop ideas with appropriate supporting details and examples in extended writing tasks.
This worksheet helps Grade 7–8 students develop argument writing skills by learning how to support claims with clear, relevant, and well-explained evidence. Students begin by identifying effective evidence, then progress to adding appropriate supporting details to given claims, and finally explain how evidence strengthens an argument. Activities are scaffolded using differentiated practice levels (Try This, Challenge Yourself, Push Your Limits) to support learners at different proficiency stages. The worksheet aligns with CCSS, CEFR, ACARA, and Cambridge standards and includes varied question types with a complete answer key for guided practice and assessment.
