Grade 6 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 14
Grade 6 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 6 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-1DSNN4Z-1SDE
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. However,
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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. However,
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?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. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. However, C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. 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.
Show answers for version 14
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- 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.