Grade 11 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 5
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-189GHHH-NPAE
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. However, D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. 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 5
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- 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 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.