Talking about ideas — bring the words back
Student sheet · Grade 7 · Lesson 39
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Name ______________________________ Date ______________
It could be argued, this suggests, on the one hand, nevertheless.
1. MATCH
Draw a line from each academic word to the everyday word that means about the same.
it could be argued — ________________
this suggests — ________________
on the one hand — ________________
nevertheless — ________________
a compelling case — ________________
to a certain extent — ________________
counter-argument — ________________
consequently — ________________
it follows that — ________________
in light of this — ________________
2. CHOOSE
Fill each gap with the right word. Word bank: a compelling case, consequently, counter-argument, in light of this, it could be argued, it follows that, nevertheless, on the one hand, this suggests, to a certain extent.
Word bank: a compelling case, consequently, counter-argument, in light of this, it could be argued, it follows that, nevertheless, on the one hand, this suggests, to a certain extent.
________ that cost matters more.
________ a link between the two.
________, the method is cheap.
________, the result held.
She m________ case.
________, that is true.
Consider the ________.
________, the plan changed.
________ light is essential.
________, we revised the claim.
3. FRAME
Finish each sentence.
Because ___, the it could be argued ___.
We use it could be argued when ___.
Write the whole sentence, not just the missing word.
4. PRODUCE
Write your own sentences using the academic words. Target: 4 paragraphs. A + means more than one sentence in that slot. You may use the frame for two of your three. Try the third without it.
it could be argued
this suggests
on the one hand
nevertheless
a compelling case
to a certain extent
counter-argument
consequently
it follows that
in light of this