Grade 6 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 10
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 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-RSTF2N-1TU9
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?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.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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.
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- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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.