C.E.R. Paragraphing

In the acronym C.E.R., what does the C represent?

• The supporting sentences

• The claim

• The explanation

• A transition

In the acronym C.E.R., what does the E stand for?

• The topic sentence

• The explanation

• Evidence cited/quoted from the text

• Confusion

In the acronym C.E.R., what does R stand for?

• Evidence - Our support

• Error - You are mistaken

• Elotes - Elotes sold for $2.00.

• Reasoning - Demonstrating our reasoning

What is a topic sentence?

• The main idea in a paragraph

• A sentence that supports the main idea

• A sentence that sets up a quote

• A quotation

In a C.E.R. paragraph, the citations/quotations used act as what?

• Evidence to support the topic sentence

• Sentences that make the paragraph more interesting

• Sentences that stretch out the paragraph

• Sentences that make the paragraph more readable

Which of the following is NOT correct?

Evidence can be...

• Support for the topic sentence

• An explanation of the topic sentence

• A citation from the text.

• A relevant example from a person's life.

Which of the following is NOT correct?

A topic sentence can be...

• A claim

• A central idea

• A positon statement

• A supporting sentence.

In Fish in a Tree, the main character Ally is constantly getting into trouble. She reflects, "I sit in the principal's office staring out the window, silent. I wonder what it would be like to be able to relax at school and not have to worry every second of every minute." (11)

Which explanation below best clarifies the evidence cited in this passage?

• As can be seen in the passage above, Ally no longer cares if she gets into trouble.

• This passage gives us insight into the joy Ally gets when she disrupts school.

• Ally's reflection lets us know how tired she is of getting into trouble. She wants to be at ease when she's in school.

• At this point, Ally has thrown in the towel. She's ready to drop out of school for good.

Select all that apply.

What evidence supports the topic sentence below?

Cellphones are very harmful to student learning.

• We know this to be the case because "Cellphones have been shown to distract students." (Cellphone.com)

• We know this to be true because "Many teachers allow students to use cellphones in very creative ways inside the classroom." (Cellphone in Education)

• In fact, research on cellphones indicates that "Students with cellphones spend too much time worrying about missed messages, rather than focusing on the task being taught in the classroom." (Cellphones are harmful)

• We know this because "Cellphones can be used to call parents during real emergencies." (Cellphones Save Lives)

Select the evidence that best supports the topic sentence below.

Too much exposure to blue light is harmful for teens.

• Doctors recommend that teens limit their amount of screen time to no more than 2 hours a day, but never say why.

• According to the Beijing Times, recently Chinese adolescents have increased the amount of time they spend on their phones.

• According to the Journal Pediatrics Now, "Too much exposure to blue light disrupts the sleep pattern of teens." (4)

• Even if blue light is harmful, teens will never stop playing games on their phones.