Grade 9 · Writing · Building Confidence
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 19
Grade 9 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 9 · Building confidence · 6 questions · Version PG-7KXYCT-Z57X
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. However, B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. However,
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- 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.
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.