Grade 6 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 11
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 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-48WYAQ-T0C3
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. However, B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
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 11
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- 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 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.