Evaluating CER Text Quiz (Shorty)

Match the following

• reasoning to support that claim

• claim

• making a claim statement

• reasoning

• providing evidence from a source

• evidence

Match the following

• asks & answers questions

• anecdote

• short amusing or interesting story

• testimonial

• testifying to someone's character

• interview

Match the following

• collected data, facts and statistics

• data

• research materials and sources

• quote

• acquiring academic knowledge to study

• research

• the words and ideas of others

• study

Idenify the following.

Recycling is crucial for saving the environment.

• A personal anecdote

• Data showing a decrease in pollution

• A quote

• A claim

Identify.

Solar panels significantly reduce household energy costs.

• Evidence

• A graph

• A detailed explanation

• Prediction

• A claim

Eating breakfast improves student performance in school.

Which evidence weakens this argument?

• A study showing improved test scores after eating school breakfast.

• An interview with a nutritionist

• Statistical data showing NO significant difference in performance

• Quotes from students saying they love pancakes.

Exercise leads to better mental health.

Which of the following would undermine (weaken) this claim?

• Personal stories about mood improvements.

• Research indicating some people feel sad after exercising.

• A doctor's recommendation to exercise 30 minutes a day.

• Statistics showing a rise in gym memberships.

Technology in the classroom enhances learning.

Which evidence would most effectively support this claim?

• A survey showing most teachers enjoy using technology.

• Examples of specific technologies that have been shown to improve test scores.

• A prediction about future technological advancements in education.

• Anecdotes from students who prefer textbooks over digital resources.

Read the passage and identify the text.

Physical education should be a mandatory part of the school curriculum.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Read the passage and idenify the text.

Chewing gum in the classroom can have positive effects on students' focus and cognitive performance.

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning