Grade 12 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 17
Grade 12 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 12 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-OIVOQ3-HTW7
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. 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 should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. However,
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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- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
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.