Grade 8 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 20
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-RWDBAC-TRAH
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, 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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. 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.
Show answers for version 20
- 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 transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- 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.
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.