My Dad is an Alien: Introduction to CER Writing

A CER is (a)  

• A format in which scientists present information
• A type of scientific experiment
• A method of collecting data
• A way to write a hypothesis

Which of the following is NOT part of CER?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Conclusion

Which part of CER involves explaining the scientific evidence?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Hypothesis

What does the 'Reasoning' component represent?

• The data collected

• The conclusion drawn

• The statement of what you know

• The reasoning behind the evidence

What does CER stand for in the context of the writing process?

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Claim, Example, Reason

• Claim, Evidence, Result

• Claim, Example, Result

Who is the video about?

• A little girl claiming her dad is an alien

• A little boy claiming his mom is a superhero

• A teacher explaining a science experiment

• A scientist discussing space

What should students do if their tablemates mention evidence they didn't initially write down?

• Add it to their list

• Ignore it

• Erase their own evidence

• Argue about it

The dad drinks (a)   according to the evidence.

• Orange juice.
• Green liquids.
• Milk.
• Water.

Where is the dad from according to the evidence?

• New York

• Albuquerque

• Los Angeles

• Chicago

What does the dad use to travel according to the evidence?

• A car.

• A bicycle.

• A spaceship.

• A train.