Bridge to Change: Literary Claims Writing for Class 7 

This Grade 7 worksheet focuses on developing literary analysis skills, specifically how to form strong claims supported by evidence. Based on the engaging story “The Broken Bridge of Sundarpur,” students explore how ideas can create real-world impact when backed by facts and examples. Through a variety of structured exercises such as multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, true or false, underlining key phrases, and paragraph writing, learners strengthen both comprehension and analytical thinking

Why Literary Claims Matter in Grammar? 

Understanding how to make claims with evidence is a key academic skill. For Grade 7 learners, this topic is important because: 
1. It teaches students to support opinions with facts and examples. 
2. It improves critical thinking and reading comprehension. 
3. It builds structured writing skills for essays and answers. 
4. It prepares learners for advanced literature and analysis tasks.

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five engaging activities designed to build strong literary reasoning skills:

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students read the story and select the correct answers based on comprehension and claim-based reasoning.

✏️ Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students complete sentences using key ideas from the story, reinforcing understanding of claims and evidence.

📋 Exercise 3 – True or False 
Students identify whether statements are correct based on the story, strengthening attention to detail and comprehension.

📝 Exercise 4 – Underline the Theme Words 
Students underline words or phrases that reflect the central message, helping them connect ideas to themes.

✍️ Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Students write a short paragraph explaining how Aarav used a claim supported by evidence to bring change.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Answers 
1. It is dangerous and needs repair 
2. To highlight the unsafe bridge 
3. Evidence of students being affected 
4. She gathered details and information 
5. Unsafe bridge during monsoon 
6. Making claims with evidence 
7. Repaired the bridge 
8. Responsible 
9. It is stronger and safer 
10. Evidence-based ideas can bring change 

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks 
1. bridge 
2. Aarav 
3. claim 
4. council 
5. students 
6. Kavya 
7. safety 
8. evidence 
9. repair 
10. unsafe bridge 

Exercise 3 – True or False 
1-T, 2-F, 3-F, 4-T, 5-T, 6-T, 7-F, 8-T, 9-F, 10-F 

Exercise 4 – Underline the Theme Words (Suggested Answers) 
1. slippery and unsafe 
2. clear claim 
3. safety and confidence 
4. evidence-based thinking brings change 
5. facts and details 
6. responsibility 
7. strong evidence 
8. stronger materials 
9. gathering information 
10. proof and examples 

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Aarav noticed that the bridge in his village was unsafe, especially during the monsoon. After a student slipped, he realized the seriousness of the problem. He learned in class how to make claims supported by evidence and decided to write a letter to the village council. With Kavya’s help, he collected details about how students were affected. His strong claim, supported by real examples, convinced the council to inspect and repair the bridge. As a result, the bridge became safer, showing that evidence-based ideas can bring meaningful change.

Inspire your child to think critically and express ideas with confidence through powerful claim-based writing skills today! 

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