Grade 11 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 15
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-1QDPP0K-NPAE
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?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. However,
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. However, B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
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. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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 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 transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- 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 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.