Grade 10 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 11
Grade 10 writing practice based on published U.S. learning expectations, with reproducible original variations. This printable version includes 6 grade-appropriate questions and a separate answer sheet.
Revision and Argument Skills
Grade 10 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1LT4YUJ-WI4T
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Answers and teaching notes
Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.
Show answers for version 11
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Worked example
Read the direction, identify the assessed skill, solve or cite evidence, and check the response.
Common mistake
Using a memorized procedure without checking what the question asks.
Helpful hint
Name the standard skill before answering.