Grade 12 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 19
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-NYWHC5-HTW7
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. However,
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. However, B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. 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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- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- 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 revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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.