Grade 9 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 14
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-QS8Y9S-1GMY
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. However,
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
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. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
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 14
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
- 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.
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.