Grade 6 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 19
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-6GTRUI-T0C3
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. However, 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.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
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. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?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,
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 19
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
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.