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