Grade 9 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 13
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 · Stretch challenge · 6 questions · Version PG-SQ664L-1GMY
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, 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?
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. However, 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. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. However, D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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 13
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- 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.
- 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 evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
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.