Grade 11 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 9
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-19DEW9D-NPAE
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. However,
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. However, C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
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 9
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- 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.
- 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.
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.