Grade 12 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 2
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-695XBF-HTW7
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. However,
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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 2
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- 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.
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.