Explain C.E.R.

What is C.E.R.?
Essential question:
How will it help me with my writing?

More than likely, you've had an experience like this one:
You're in math class with your classmates working on a problem. The teacher asked you to share your answers with a partner. However, you and your classmates' answers are different. You've checked your work multiple times and you KNOW your answer is correct. How do you convince your partner that your answer is correct too?

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​Have you ever had to convince someone?

Open Ended

How do you convince your partner that their answer is wrong, and your answer is correct?

C-E-R writing is a framework that consists of three parts: Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning. Science classes use it often, but it works well in any SUBJECT! C-E-R writing works especially well for when you're trying to convince people that your opinion is well thought out and backed up by data or evidence.
Basically, if you're going to use C.E.R. you will need facts.

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​Let's go over the framework of C.E.R

Multiple Choice

When should I use C.E.R. writing?

• When your making a statement based on facts.

• When you need to solve a math problem
• When you are summarizing events

• When you want to write a fictional story

1. Claim: Imagine you’re making a statement or answering a question. That’s your claim! It’s like saying, “I think this is true.”

2. Evidence: Now, to back up your claim, you need evidence. This is the data or information you collect. For example, if you’re investigating whether air is matter, you might weigh a basketball with different amounts of air. The weight changing would be your evidence.

3. Reasoning: Finally, we need to explain why the evidence supports our claim. This is where reasoning comes in. You connect the dots by using a rule. For instance, if the basketball got heavier as we added air, we can reason that air has weight—just like other matter does.

4. Now let's see this in Action! https://youtu.be/WQTsue0lKBk

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Multiple Choice

What did the daughter CLAIM about her father?

• That he was an alien.

• That he was a football player.

• That he was a thief.

• That he was a gamer.

Multiple Select

Select the EVIDENCE she used to support her claim.

• He drives a spaceship

• He speaks a weird language.

• He laughs at her jokes

• He drinks green stuff.

• He has an antennae

Let's practice!
Question: In your opinion, who would make the best class president?
(Write this question in your worksheet)

Once upon a time, in the bustling halls of Maplewood Elementary School, there was a spirited fourth-grade class. The students were buzzing with excitement because it was time to elect their class president. Meet Lila, a determined and friendly girl with a penchant for organizing crayons by color and leading impromptu dance parties during recess. She had a vision: to make Maplewood Elementary an even more magical place for everyone. The candidates stepped up to the podium during the class assembly. Each one had a unique promise:

Alex, the soccer star, vowed to extend recess by five minutes. “More soccer goals, more fun!” he declared, flashing a toothy grin.

Sophie, the bookworm, promised a cozy reading nook in the library. “Books can take us on adventures, you know!” she said, her glasses perched on her nose.

And then there was Lila. She stood tall, her sneakers tapping nervously. “I want to create a kindness club,” she announced. “We’ll spread smiles, help each other, and maybe even organize a school-wide pajama day!”

​The class listened intently. The air crackled with anticipation. The teacher, Mrs. Garcia, smiled from the back of the room. She knew that this election wasn’t just about votes; it was about empowering young hearts.The next day, the students cast their ballots. The classroom buzzed with whispers: “Who did you vote for?” “I love Lila’s kindness idea!” “Alex’s extra recess sounds awesome too!” Finally, the results were in. Mrs. Garcia unfolded the paper and announced, “Our new class president is…”

Lila! The room erupted in cheers. Lila blushed, her heart doing a happy dance. She stepped forward, her speech prepared:

“Dear classmates, thank you for believing in kindness. Let’s make Maplewood Elementary a place where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. Together, we’ll create a chain of smiles that stretches from our classroom to the cafeteria, the playground, and beyond!” And so, Lila’s term began. She organized “Compliment Mondays,” where students wrote uplifting notes to each other. She convinced the cafeteria to serve rainbow fruit salads (because colors make everything better). And yes, she even got that extra five minutes of recess—because Alex’s idea was pretty cool too!As the weeks passed, Lila’s kindness club grew. They planted flowers in the school garden, held door-holding contests, and secretly left bookmarks in library books. The students felt like superheroes, one act of kindness at a time. And on the last day of school, Lila stood before her classmates. “Thank you,” she said, her eyes shining. “Being your class president was an honor. Remember, kindness isn’t just a club—it’s who we are.” And so, the legacy of Lila, the kindest class president Maplewood Elementary had ever seen, lived on. 🌟

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I hope you enjoyed this heartwarming tale! If you ever find yourself running for class president, remember Lila’s kindness and the magic it brings. 🌈✨¹²³⁴