Grade 10 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 15
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-1MX3DMF-WI4T
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. However, C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
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 15
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
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.