Grade 6 · Writing · Challenge
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 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-3EY57T-T0C3
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. However,
Which question is most useful during revision?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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 outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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 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.