Grade 8 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 6
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-S8I7P2-HB7N
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. 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 thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. However, B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. However, 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 6
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- 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.