Grade 8 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 4
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-ROJ0B4-HB7N
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. However, B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
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 4
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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.
- 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.
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.