Grade 11 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 2
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-16BJ9MO-NPAE
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. 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. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?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. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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 2
- 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.
- 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 thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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.