Grade 9 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 15
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-R28JYR-1GMY
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. However, C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. 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. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. 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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. However, D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
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 15
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
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.