Grade 11 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 6
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-17FHOEK-NPAE
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. 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 6
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- 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 thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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.