Grade 12 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 9
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-4B8PGM-HTW7
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. However,
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. However, C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. However,
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, 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.
Show answers for version 9
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- 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.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
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.