Grade 9 · Writing · On Level
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 · On-level practice · 6 questions · Version PG-1JXZ7LJ-1DFF
Which evidence best supports a claim about local water use?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. However, C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters.
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. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
Which transition best signals a counterclaim?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Evaluate the source and revise the claim if warranted. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which revision makes a conclusion stronger?A. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source. B. Synthesize the evidence and explain why the claim matters. C. Meter data comparing household use across twelve months. D. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion.
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. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. D. Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
Which question is most useful during revision?A. However, B. Claim, background, evidence by category, conclusion. C. Does each paragraph advance the central claim? 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 evidence best supports a claim about local water use?Meter data comparing household use across twelve months.
- What is the best way to paraphrase a source?Restate the idea fully in new wording and cite the source.
- Which transition best signals a counterclaim?However,
- 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 question is most useful during revision?Does each paragraph advance the central claim?
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.