Grade 9 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 3
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-1QR1U56-1GMY
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. D. However,
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. However, 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.
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- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.