Grade 12 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 8
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-4L8B5L-HTW7
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?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. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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 8
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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.
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.