Grade 12 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 6
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-7D4C3B-HTW7
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. However, C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. 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. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. 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.
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- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
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.