Grade 11 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 20
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-1KJOKY8-NPAE
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 revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. However, C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. However, 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 20
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- 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.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
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.