Grade 9 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 20
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-1WEUSTJ-1GMY
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. However, C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?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. However,
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. 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.
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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. However, 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 20
- Which question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- 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.
- What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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.