Grade 9 · Writing · Challenge
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 6
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-1PX3129-1GMY
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. 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. 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.
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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. B. However, C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. 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 6
- 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,
- 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 outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
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.