Grade 11 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 7
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-17PHA3J-NPAE
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. 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. However, B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. However, D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. 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 7
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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?
- 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.