Grade 11 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 13
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-1PTQHMM-NPAE
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. However, C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. 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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. 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 13
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- 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.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- 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.