7th Grade Writing Flashcards: Develop Topic With Relevant Information

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Flashcard 1: Identify the best supporting fact for the topic sentence: "Sleep improves learning in students."

Answer: During sleep, the brain strengthens memory and processes new information. This fact explains how sleep aids learning processes.

Flashcard 2: What does the word relevant mean when choosing details for a topic?

Answer: Directly connected to the topic and supportive of the main idea. Relevant means closely related and helpful to understanding.

Flashcard 3: Identify the sentence that functions as a definition for the term "photosynthesis."

Answer: Photosynthesis is the process plants use to make sugar from sunlight. This clearly explains what photosynthesis means.

Flashcard 4: Which option is the most relevant detail for a paragraph about how volcanoes form?

Answer: Magma rises through Earth's crust and erupts at weak points. This explains the physical process of volcano formation.

Flashcard 5: What is a credible source in school informational writing?

Answer: A trustworthy source by an expert or reliable publisher with evidence. Credible sources have expertise and supporting evidence.

Flashcard 6: What is the purpose of including a definition in an informative or explanatory text?

Answer: To clarify the meaning of an important term for the reader. Definitions ensure readers understand key vocabulary for the topic.

Flashcard 7: Identify the best support to clarify a process: definition, step-by-step details, or a personal opinion.

Answer: Step-by-step details. Processes require sequential explanation, not just definitions.

Flashcard 8: What is the main purpose of using facts in an informative/explanatory paragraph?

Answer: To support the topic with verifiable information. Facts provide objective evidence that readers can trust and verify.

Flashcard 9: Which addition best develops the topic by defining a term: "Photosynthesis" or "Photosynthesis is how plants make food using light."

Answer: "Photosynthesis is how plants make food using light.". The full definition explains the term; alone it's unclear.

Flashcard 10: What is a concrete detail in informative writing?

Answer: A specific, observable example that makes an idea clear and real. Concrete details use sensory information readers can visualize.

Flashcard 11: What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in informative writing?

Answer: A fact is verifiable; an opinion is a belief or judgment. Facts can be proven true or false; opinions cannot.

Flashcard 12: Which option best integrates the quotation into a sentence with a signal phrase?

Answer: Dr. Lee explains that "sleep supports memory and learning.". Uses signal phrase "Dr. Lee explains" before the quotation.

Flashcard 13: What is a definition in informative writing, and what does it do for the reader?

Answer: A clear meaning of a term that helps the reader understand the topic. Definitions clarify unfamiliar terms for reader comprehension.

Flashcard 14: Identify the sentence that is a fact, not an opinion: A) Sharks are scary. B) Sharks have cartilage skeletons.

Answer: B) Sharks have cartilage skeletons. Cartilage skeletons can be scientifically verified; scary is subjective.

Flashcard 15: Identify the best example to develop the claim: "Regular exercise improves health."

Answer: For example, daily walking can improve heart and lung function. Walking is a specific activity with measurable health benefits.

Flashcard 16: Which option is a concrete detail rather than a general statement about a thunderstorm?

Answer: Lightning flashed three times, and the windows shook with loud thunder. Specific sensory details create vivid mental pictures.

Flashcard 17: Identify the best place to add a quotation in a paragraph: topic sentence, supporting section, or concluding sentence.

Answer: Supporting section. Body paragraphs develop ideas with evidence like quotes.

Flashcard 18: What is the purpose of using examples when developing a topic?

Answer: To show how an idea works in real situations and improve clarity. Examples make abstract concepts concrete and understandable.

Flashcard 19: Which type of evidence is best when you need an exact wording from a source: fact, definition, or quotation?

Answer: Quotation. Quotations preserve the original speaker's exact words.

Flashcard 20: Identify the most precise detail for a paragraph explaining how a bill becomes a law.

Answer: A bill must pass both houses and be signed by the president to become law. This detail outlines the complete legislative process.

Flashcard 21: Which option is the strongest concrete detail for a paragraph about school recycling programs?

Answer: Place labeled bins in each hallway and empty them every Friday. Specific actions and timeline make this detail concrete.

Flashcard 22: What is the purpose of using relevant facts in an informative/explanatory paragraph?

Answer: To support the topic with accurate, verifiable information. Facts provide evidence that readers can trust and verify.

Flashcard 23: What is an example, and how does it develop an informative topic?

Answer: A specific instance that illustrates and clarifies a general point. Examples make abstract concepts concrete and relatable.

Flashcard 24: Identify the best way to integrate a quotation into a sentence: A) Drop it alone B) Use a signal phrase and context.

Answer: B) Use a signal phrase and context. Signal phrases introduce quotes smoothly into text.

Flashcard 25: Identify the best supporting detail for the topic sentence: "Bees are important to ecosystems."

Answer: Bees pollinate many crops and wild plants needed for food webs. This detail directly explains bees' ecological importance.

Flashcard 26: Which option is the most relevant detail for a paragraph about recycling reducing landfill waste?

Answer: Recycling paper reduces the amount of trash sent to landfills. This fact directly connects recycling to landfill reduction.

Flashcard 27: Identify the best example to support a topic about renewable energy: "Solar panels convert sunlight" or "Energy is important."

Answer: "Solar panels convert sunlight". This shows how solar energy works; the other is too general.

Flashcard 28: Which option best avoids over-quoting: three long quotes or one short quote with paraphrased support?

Answer: One short quote with paraphrased support. Balancing quotes with paraphrase avoids overwhelming readers.

Flashcard 29: Which option best adds a definition to develop this topic: "A tsunami can cause massive damage."

Answer: A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves caused by undersea shifts. This defines tsunami while connecting to the damage claim.

Flashcard 30: Find the irrelevant sentence for a paragraph on earthquakes: A) Plates shift B) Shaking damages buildings C) My favorite movie is action.

Answer: C) My favorite movie is action. Movies have nothing to do with earthquakes.

Flashcard 31: Which type of supporting information gives an exact meaning of a key term in an informative text?

Answer: Definition. Provides precise meaning to clarify technical or unfamiliar terms.

Flashcard 32: Find the irrelevant detail: "Recycling saves energy. My favorite color is green. It reduces landfill waste."

Answer: "My favorite color is green.". Personal preference doesn't support recycling's benefits.

Flashcard 33: What is the best definition of elaboration in informative writing?

Answer: Adding details that explain how or why the evidence supports the topic. Elaboration expands on evidence with explanatory details.

Flashcard 34: What is a definition in informative writing, and what is its job in developing a topic?

Answer: A clear meaning of a term; it helps readers understand key ideas. Definitions establish shared understanding of technical terms.

Flashcard 35: What is a concrete detail in informative writing?

Answer: A specific, observable detail that makes an idea clear and vivid. Concrete means tangible and specific, not abstract or general.

Flashcard 36: What is the difference between a quotation and a paraphrase?

Answer: Quotation uses exact words; paraphrase restates in your own words. Both convey ideas, but quotations preserve exact wording.

Flashcard 37: What is the main difference between a fact and an opinion in informative writing?

Answer: A fact is provable; an opinion is a belief or judgment. Facts can be proven true or false; opinions cannot.

Flashcard 38: Identify the best type of information to add after this topic sentence: "Photosynthesis is essential for plants."

Answer: A definition of photosynthesis and a fact about producing glucose and oxygen. Definition explains what it is; fact shows why it's essential.

Flashcard 39: What is a quotation, and when is it most useful in developing a topic?

Answer: Exact words from a source; useful for expert evidence or primary proof. Direct quotes add authority and credibility to claims.

Flashcard 40: What is a signal phrase used for when introducing a quotation?

Answer: To name the source and prepare the reader for the quotation. Signal phrases identify the speaker and context of quotes.

Flashcard 41: What is the difference between a fact and an opinion in informative writing?

Answer: A fact is verifiable; an opinion is a belief or judgment. Facts can be proven true or false; opinions cannot.

Flashcard 42: Which sentence is a fact appropriate for an informative paragraph about recycling: "Recycling is awesome" or "Aluminum can be recycled."

Answer: "Aluminum can be recycled.". This is verifiable; "awesome" is an opinion.

Flashcard 43: What is the main purpose of using a quotation in informative or explanatory writing?

Answer: To add credible evidence using an exact source statement. Quotations provide expert testimony and authoritative support.

Flashcard 44: Identify the best support type for explaining a technical term: fact, definition, or quotation.

Answer: Definition. Definitions clarify meaning better than facts or quotes alone.

Flashcard 45: Which is stronger support for a claim about nutrition: "Many people say vegetables help" or "A health agency reports benefits"?

Answer: "A health agency reports benefits". Expert sources provide more credible evidence than opinions.

Flashcard 46: Which option best elaborates the idea: "Volcanoes can change the environment"?

Answer: Ash can block sunlight, damage crops, and affect air quality for weeks. Multiple specific effects show environmental impact.

Flashcard 47: What is the best meaning of "elaboration" in informative writing?

Answer: Adding supporting details that explain, clarify, or prove an idea. Elaboration expands ideas with specific evidence.

Flashcard 48: What is a concrete detail in informative writing?

Answer: A specific, observable detail (who, what, when, where, how). Uses sensory details and specifics rather than vague generalizations.

Flashcard 49: What is the purpose of using examples in an informative/explanatory text?

Answer: To illustrate an idea so the reader can understand it more clearly. Examples make abstract concepts concrete and understandable.

Flashcard 50: Which sentence best adds specific information (not vague) about a tornado: "It is dangerous" or "Winds can exceed 100 mph."

Answer: "Winds can exceed 100 mph.". Specific measurements are more informative than vague descriptors.

Flashcard 51: What does "sufficient" evidence mean in an informative text?

Answer: Enough support to fully explain the topic. Writers need adequate evidence to convince and inform readers.

Flashcard 52: What are concrete details, and why are they used to develop a topic?

Answer: Specific sensory or observable details that make ideas clear and vivid. They engage readers' senses to create mental images.

Flashcard 53: Identify the best concluding support sentence that stays informative, not persuasive.

Answer: These details show how the process works and why it matters in daily life. Stays informative by explaining significance, not arguing.

Flashcard 54: Find the irrelevant detail in this list for a paragraph about hurricanes: wind speed, eye wall, favorite movies.

Answer: favorite movies. Movies have no connection to hurricane characteristics.

Flashcard 55: Which revision best removes opinion to keep an informative tone: "The best solution is biking" or "Biking reduces car emissions."

Answer: "Biking reduces car emissions.". Removes "best" opinion word; states factual benefit.

Flashcard 56: What is a statistic in informative writing?

Answer: A numerical fact used as evidence. Statistics provide measurable, objective support for claims.

Flashcard 57: Which supporting information type uses a person's exact words from a source?

Answer: Quotation. Preserves the speaker's original wording and voice for credibility.

Flashcard 58: Identify the best revision to make this more specific: "Exercise is good for you."

Answer: Add a specific benefit and evidence (fact, statistic, or example). Vague claims need specific details to be convincing.

Flashcard 59: What does "relevant" mean when choosing facts and details for a topic?

Answer: Directly connected to the topic and purpose. Information must relate to and advance the main topic.

Flashcard 60: What is the best way to integrate a quotation smoothly into your own sentence?

Answer: Use a signal phrase and blend it into your sentence structure. Signal phrases introduce quotes naturally within your writing.

Flashcard 61: What is the purpose of adding relevant facts in an informative/explanatory paragraph?

Answer: To support and clarify the topic with verifiable information. Facts provide evidence that readers can verify independently.

Flashcard 62: What is the primary purpose of using domain-specific vocabulary in an explanation?

Answer: To communicate precise meaning for the topic. Technical terms convey complex ideas efficiently.

Flashcard 63: What does it mean for information to be relevant to a topic?

Answer: It directly connects to and supports the topic being explained. Relevant information must relate to and help explain the topic.

Flashcard 64: Which sentence best uses "for instance" to add an example that develops the topic?

Answer: For instance, composting turns food scraps into nutrient-rich soil. "For instance" signals an example that illustrates the point.

Flashcard 65: Which option is most relevant to a paragraph about sleep and learning: test score study result or a celebrity's bedtime?

Answer: Test score study result. Study results directly support the sleep-learning connection.

Flashcard 66: Which choice is the strongest evidence for a claim about sleep and learning: "I feel tired" or "Studies show sleep improves memory."

Answer: "Studies show sleep improves memory.". Research provides objective evidence; "I feel" is subjective.

Flashcard 67: Which option best describes an example as a support type in informative writing?

Answer: A specific instance that illustrates a general idea. Examples make abstract concepts concrete and understandable.

Flashcard 68: Which sentence is a concrete detail rather than a vague statement: "The park is nice" or "The park has 3 trails and 2 playgrounds"?

Answer: "The park has 3 trails and 2 playgrounds.". Specific numbers and features provide observable evidence.

Flashcard 69: Identify the best concrete detail for a paragraph about school uniforms: "They improve focus" or "Students wear polos and khaki pants."

Answer: "Students wear polos and khaki pants.". Specific clothing items are observable; "improve focus" is abstract.

Flashcard 70: What is the main risk of using too many quotations in an informative paragraph?

Answer: The writer's own explanation becomes too limited or unclear. Overquoting drowns out the writer's analysis and voice.

Flashcard 71: Which option is the strongest example to support: "Strong passwords protect accounts"?

Answer: A password with mixed symbols, numbers, and letters is harder to guess. Specific password features directly support security claim.

Flashcard 72: Identify the most relevant support for a paragraph about how volcanoes form: "Lava is hot" or "Magma rises through cracks."

Answer: "Magma rises through cracks.". This explains the process; "hot" is just a description.

Flashcard 73: Find and correct the weak evidence: "Many people think school lunches are bad."

Answer: Replace with a verifiable fact or specific example about lunch quality. Vague opinions need specific, measurable evidence.

Flashcard 74: What does it mean for information to be relevant to a topic?

Answer: It directly relates to and supports the controlling idea. Relevant info must connect to the main topic, not digress.

Flashcard 75: Which option best supports a topic sentence about a historical event: a precise date and outcome or a general statement like "It was important"?

Answer: A precise date and outcome. Specific facts provide stronger support than vague claims.

Flashcard 76: What is the purpose of using relevant facts in an informative or explanatory paragraph?

Answer: To support the topic with accurate, verifiable information. Facts provide credible evidence that readers can trust and verify.

Flashcard 77: Which is the best definition of elaboration in informative writing?

Answer: Adding details, examples, or explanations to develop an idea. Elaboration expands on ideas with supporting information.