CER Review Quiz

This step gives a detailed explanation as to why a particular quote supports the claim.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

How many sentences should a CLAIM be?

• 1-2 sentences

• 2 sentences

• 3-4 sentences

• 5 sentences

This step includes a quote that supports your answer.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

How many sentences should EVIDENCE be?

• 1-2 sentences

• 2 sentences

• 3-4 sentences

• 5 sentences

What should be included in EVIDENCE?

• Transitional Phrase

• Source

• Direct Quote with Quotation Marks

• All of the Above

What does PARAPHRASE mean?

• To quote directly

• To give background information

• To write something in your own words

• To analyze and reason

How many sentences should REASONING be?

• 1 sentence

• 2 sentences

• 3-5 sentences

• 7 sentences

This step uses words from the writing prompt.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

What does CONTEXT mean?

• To quote directly

• To give background information

• To write something in your own words

• To analyze and reason

When is it appropriate to use the CER method?

• When writing a story

• Argument writing or analyzing evidence

• During an informative presentation