Grade 9 · Writing · On Level
Free Revision and Argument Skills worksheet - version 10
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 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1UKFRNC-1DFF
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?A. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. B. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. C. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. However,
What should a writer do after finding a source that contradicts the draft?A. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. However, D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
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 10
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which outline order is clearest for an explanatory essay?Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
- 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.
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.