CER: Strong Reasoning

CER: Plants need sunlight to grow. I know this because my plant grew taller when I put it near the window. This happened because plants just like the sun and need to stay healthy.

• Weak Reasoning

• Strong Reasoning

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CER: Plants need sunlight to grow. I know this because my plant grew taller when I put it near the window. This is because sunlight gives plants the energy they need to make their own food through photosynthesis, which helps them grow and stay healthy.

• Weak Reasoning

• Strong Reasoning

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CER: We see the Moon at night. I know this because I can look outside and see it. This happens because the Moon just glows in the dark.

• Strong Reasoning

• Weak Reasoning

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CER: We see the Moon at night. I know this because when I look outside on many nights, I can see the Moon shining in the sky. This is because the Moon reflects light from the Sun, so even though the Sun is not visible at night, its light bounces off the Moon and makes it look bright to us.

• Strong Reasoning

• Weak Reasoning

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Pick the stronger reasoning!

• People need to drink water every day. I know this because I get thirsty if I don’t drink water. This happens because water just makes people feel better.

• People need to drink water every day. I know this because when I don’t drink enough, I feel tired and thirsty. This is because water helps our bodies stay hydrated, keeps our cells working properly, and is necessary for important functions like digestion and circulation.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Reasoning is the part of your answer where you explain how your evidence proves your _____. It’s like the “thinking part” that connects the dots. Reasoning uses science ideas or facts to show why your evidence makes sense.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Choose the TWO things that strong reasoning does:

• Explains what the evidence means.

• Connects the evidence to the claim.

• Restates the quote.

• Repeats the claim in a new way.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1