Grade 11 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 10
Grade 11 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 11 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1PJQVXN-NPAE
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. However, C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
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 10
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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.