Claim Evidence Reasoning Presentation

Open Ended

Describe a situation in your daily life where you could use the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) method to explain your point of view.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to use the Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) framework when making an argument in science?

• It helps organize thoughts and supports arguments with facts and logic.

• It makes arguments longer and more complicated.

• It allows you to ignore evidence that doesn’t fit your claim.

• It is only used for writing essays, not scientific arguments.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using CER when organizing your information?

• It helps you think critically and organize your thoughts logically.

• It ensures your arguments are well-supported and easy to understand.

• It makes your arguments stronger and more convincing.

• It guarantees everyone will agree with your argument.

Open Ended

Describe a situation where using CER could help you communicate more effectively in your daily life.

Fill in the Blanks

CER can help you write better essays, give more persuasive presentations, and make more

decisions.

Fill in the Blanks

The first step in using CER is to make a

that answers a question.

Multiple Select

Based on the slides, which of the following are reasons why explaining your reasoning is important in CER?

• It shows others how you arrived at your conclusion.

• It helps people see the logic behind your argument.

• It allows you to skip providing evidence.

• It helps others understand your point of view.

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of using evidence in the CER framework?

• To support your claim with facts or data.

• To make your writing longer.

• To confuse the reader.

• To avoid explaining your reasoning.

Open Ended

Think about a time you used CER in a subject you are learning. What was the claim you made, what evidence did you use, and how did you explain your reasoning?

Open Ended

How did you use evidence and reasoning to help you make your choice when making a decision?

Fill in the Blanks

The lawyer presented a strong

in favor of her client.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following vocabulary terms means 'able to make someone believe something is true or should be done'?

• argument

• convincing

• critical

• persuasive

Open Ended

How can using the C.E.R. (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework help you make a stronger argument in science or other subjects?

Multiple Choice

What are the three components of the C.E.R. framework?

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Claim, Explanation, Result

• Concept, Example, Reasoning

• Claim, Example, Result