CER Practice

How many sentences should a claim be?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• It doesn't matter

Which of these statements is NOT a claim?

• Global temperatures are increasing due to carbon dioxide.

• Missing assignments do not affect your grades.

• I like blue Jolly Ranchers.

Select the RELEVANT evidence for this claim: Schools should start later in the morning.

• Schools would get out later in the day, which gives students less time to complete homework or after school activities.

• Students would get more sleep in the mornings and be more awake for class.

CER is a form of writing that...

• can be used to make an argument

• can be used to summarize a story

• can be used to tell a fictional story

What does C.E.R. stand for?

• Citation, Evidence, Response

• Creature, Empire, Rodent

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

Which color is the CLAIM?

Money has been valued over human lives for centuries. This is seen when Reynolds emphasizes that "Enslavers weren't interested in hearing anything about converting their slaves. Saving their crops each year was more important to them than saving souls. It was harvest over humanity" (Reynolds 19). This evidence shows that the idea of slaveholders wanted their money more than they wanted to treat African people like human beings, which is something that did not stop once slavery was "ended".

• RED

• GREEN

• BLUE

What should you do when writing your reasoning?

• Write, "This proves what I said is true."

• Explain how your evidence supports your claim.

• Repeat the claim.

Which statement is the evidence?

• If we ban football, fewer kids will suffer concussions.

• Football is dangerous.

• According to the text, 45% of high school football players have had a concussion.

Which statement is the reasoning?

• Football should be banned in high school.

• According to the text, 45% of high school football players have had a concussion.

• If we ban football, fewer kids will suffer concussions.

What does Evidence mean?

• Facts from the text that support your claim.

• An opinion

• Statement you believe to be true

• A statement of an opposing argument