Grade 10 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 20
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-I51GR7-WI4T
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?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.
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. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. However, D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. However,
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. However,
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 20
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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.