Grade 9 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 4
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-1PD3TOB-1GMY
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. 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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. However, C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
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. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. However, B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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 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 transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- 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.