Grade 8 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 15
Grade 8 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 8 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-1M5FGE8-TRAH
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?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. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, 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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? 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 15
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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?
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
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.