Grade 9 · Writing · On Level
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 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-R6BV8Z-1DFF
What is the best way to paraphrase a source?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. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which thesis is most arguable and specific?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. 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. However, C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. C. Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. However,
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?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. 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
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which thesis is most arguable and specific?Later school start times can improve attendance and student alertness.
- 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 question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
- 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.