Grade 8 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 19
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 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-OPHUQ-HB7N
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. However, D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, 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 thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, 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 19
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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 thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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.