Grade 6 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 12
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-SCSMGL-1TU9
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. However,
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. However, B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. However, B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, 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 12
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- 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.