Claim Evidence Reasoning in Social Studies

What is the first step in the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework?

• Provide evidence

• Make a claim

• Explain reasoning

• Draw a conclusion

In the context of CER, what does "evidence" refer to?

• A personal opinion

• Data or facts that support the claim

• A summary of the topic

• A prediction about the future

Which of the following best describes "reasoning" in the CER framework?

• A list of unrelated facts

• A detailed description of the evidence

• The explanation of why the evidence supports the claim

• A restatement of the claim

Why is it important to use evidence in social studies?

• To make the text longer

• To support claims with factual information

• To confuse the reader

• To fill space in an essay

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• "The Civil War started in 1861."

• "The Civil War was primarily caused by economic differences."

• "Many battles were fought during the Civil War."

• "The Civil War ended in 1865."

What type of evidence would be most appropriate to support a claim about historical events?

• Personal anecdotes

• Historical documents and records

• Fictional stories

• Opinions from social media

In a CER paragraph, where should the reasoning typically be placed?

• Before the claim

• After the evidence

• At the very end

• Before the evidence

Which of the following is NOT a component of the CER framework?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

• Hypothesis

How can reasoning strengthen an argument in social studies?

• By making the argument longer

• By connecting evidence to the claim logically

• By repeating the claim multiple times

• By ignoring counterarguments

What is a common mistake when using evidence in CER?

• Using too much evidence

• Using evidence that does not directly support the claim

• Using evidence from multiple sources

• Using evidence that is too detailed