Connecting Evidence to a Claim: Why Reasoning Matters in 5th Grade C.E.R. Writing

Multiple Choice

Why is it important for students to learn how to connect evidence to a claim in their writing?

• It helps them memorize facts better.

• It improves their ability to explain and support their ideas.

• It makes writing assignments longer.

• It is only useful for science classes.

Labelling

Please label the essential parts of citing evidence

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Lead in

textual evidence

citation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes why reasoning is important in connecting evidence to a claim?

• It provides a logical bridge between observation and proof.

• It summarizes the evidence without explanation.

• It repeats the claim for emphasis.

• It lists facts without context.

Multiple Choice

In the CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) example, how does the reasoning connect the evidence to the claim about plant growth?

• By describing the process of photosynthesis and stem curvature.

• By stating that plants need water to survive.

• By mentioning the color of the plants.

• By listing the types of plants used in the experiment.

Labelling

Label the claim, reasoning, and evidence in the corresponding image. You drag each term to the proper location.

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Claim

Reasoning

Evidence