CER Review

CER--Claim Evidence

Reasoning

How to win any argument!

Multiple Choice

Which statement is the claim + reason?

• Football should be banned in high school because football is dangerous

• Football is dangerous.

• If we ban football, fewer kids will suffer concussions.

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Which statement is the evidence?

• If we ban football, fewer kids will suffer concussions.

• Football is dangerous.

• According to the text, 45% of high school football players have had a concussion.

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Which statement is the reasoning?

• Football should be banned in high school.

• According to the text, 45% of high school football players have had a concussion.

• If we ban football, fewer kids will suffer concussions.

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Which statement is the counterargument?

• Football is dangerous

• According to the text, 45% of high school football players have had a concussion.

• Supporters of football say that it helps kids learn skills like cooperation and teamwork. However, these skills can be developed by other sports that are safer.

• Football should be banned in high school.

Multiple Choice

What is the best definition for claim?

• A statement you believe to be false.
• A statement you believe to be true. 
• Evidence that proves something right
• An opinion

Multiple Choice

What does Evidence mean?

• Facts from the text that support your claim.

• An opinion

• Statement you believe to be true

• A statement of an opposing argument

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What is strong evidence? 

• Facts 
• Opinions 
• Counterclaims 
• Numbers 

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Which piece of evidence could be used to BEST support this claim:
High school students should be required to wear uniforms.

• When adding everything up, a school uniform could end up costing more than $200.
• A student reported, "Allowing us to wear our own clothes gives us a chance to show our unique style and independence."
• At one school that recently required students to wear uniforms, attendence rates went up, and behavior incidents went down.
• School uniforms can be ordered online .

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Which statement is relevant evidence?

• My family has a computer at home.
• My son loves Star Wars.
• In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.
• I believe that the steelers are the best football team in the NFL

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What are good examples of Evidence to help support your claim?

• Research and survey results
• Statistics
• Expert opinions
• All of the above

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Why does a claim and evidence need reasoning? (choose all that apply)

• reasoning answers the "so what" about your evidence

• it connects the dots in your reader's head

• it helps finish the story for the main character

• it helps the reader understand why your claim and evidence matter

Multiple Select

Which of these trasitions can be used to introduce evidence? (check all that apply)

• for example

• in conclusion

• in summary

• for instance

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Peanut butter is a terrific snack.

• Claim

• Evidence

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According to the American Health Association, peanut butter is a great source of protein.

• Claim
• Evidence

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What does Reasoning mean?

• A solid and reasonable argument
• A written response to a claim
• An explanation that connects your evidence back to the claim
• An opinion you believe in

Multiple Choice

Which of the following includes reasoning?

• We took two pictures. One had yellow leaves and the one on the windowsill had green leaves.

• Our plant on the windowsill grew more and was green. I know that plants need sunlight to grow, so the green color might have something to do with getting the light they need.

• Our plant in the closet is yellow. The plant on the window sill is growing. They are different colors.

Multiple Choice

Most students participate in extracurricular activities and do not have time for community service.

• Claim statement
• Reasoning statement
• Evidence statement
• None of the above