CLAIM-EVIDENCE-REASONING PRACTICE QUIZ

What does CER stand for?

• Create Evaluate Respond

• Consider Evidence Relevant

• Claim Evidence Reasoning

• Cause Examine Real-life

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.4.5

What is the definition for a claim?

• A statement you believe to be false.

• A statement that you believe to be true.

• Evidence that proves something is right.

• An opinion

What does evidence mean?

• a statement that you believe to be true

• an opinion

• all scientific data that supports your claim

• an argument

What does reasoning mean?

• a good argument

• an explanation that connects your evidence to your claim

• a written response to a claim

• an opinion you believe in

I think peanut butter is a healthy snack.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

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

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

I believe it is a good idea to limit the amount of sugar in my diet.

• This is an example of a claim.

• This is an example of evidence.

Which of the following is the best example of a claim about a thunderstorm?

• Yes, it is very rainy.

• A one inch rainstorm deposits 27,514 gallons of rain on one acre.

• No way!

• I believe that thunderstorms increase the chance of flooding.

Which examples is the best example of evidence?

• My family has a computer at home.

• My husband loves Star Wars.

• In a recent scientific study, 78% of students enjoy doing community service.

• I believe the chiefs are the best NFL football team.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

"I think that school should start at 9:00 am instead of 8:00 am," is an example of

• a claim

• evidence

• reasoning