CER Vocab

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What is a Claim in a CER?

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A Claim is a one-sentence answer to the question.

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What type of observation is discovering that a tree grows 10.75 centimeters in a month?

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Quantitative observation.

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What must the claim in a CER do?

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The claim must restate the question.

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What does CER stand for?

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Claim Evidence Reasoning.

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What is the purpose of Reasoning in a CER?

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Reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.

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What is Evidence in a CER?

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Evidence includes data or facts that support the claim.

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What is an example of a Quantitative observation?

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Measuring the height of a plant in centimeters.

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What is an example of a Qualitative observation?

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Describing the color of a flower.

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Why is it important to include Evidence in a CER?

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Evidence provides support for the claim, making it more credible.

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What role does Reasoning play in a CER?

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Reasoning connects the evidence to the claim, explaining why the evidence is relevant.