Grade 11 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 14
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 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-8BJWRH-FH2H
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. However, B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. However, C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. 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. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. 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. 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 evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
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.
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- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- 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.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- 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?
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.