CEER Paragraph Structure Quiz

What does CEER stand for in paragraph writing?

• Connect, Explore, Explain, Resolve
• Create, Evaluate, Examine, Respond
• Claim, Evidence, Explain, Restate
• Compose, Elaborate, Extend, Reflect

In the CEER structure, what is the primary purpose of the 'Claim' section?

• To introduce the main point or argument
• To add decorative language
• To summarize the entire paragraph
• To provide supporting details

What should the 'Evidence' section of a CEER paragraph include?

• Random facts
• Personal opinions
• Specific proof that supports the claim
• Unrelated information

The 'Explain' section of CEER is best described as:

• A list of additional claims
• A conclusion unrelated to the evidence
• The 'So What?' part of the paragraph
• A simple restatement of evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the primary goal of the 'Restate' section in CEER?

• To add unrelated information
• To completely change the paragraph's focus
• To tie ideas back to the big picture
• To introduce a new topic

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

Why is the CEER structure being adopted school-wide?

• To confuse students
• To eliminate writing entirely
• To provide a united approach to writing
• To reduce writing to a single method

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

The CEER structure supports:

• Reducing writing complexity
• Eliminating critical thinking
• Deeper thinking and clearer communication
• Memorization

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is a key benefit of using the CEER structure across different subjects?

• It provides a consistent writing approach
• It limits creativity
• It removes the need for critical thinking
• It makes writing more complicated

When providing evidence in a CEER paragraph, you should:

• Include multiple pieces of evidence
• Use only one piece of evidence
• Avoid embedding evidence in sentences
• Ignore the evidence completely

The 'Explain' section helps you:

• Repeat the evidence verbatim
• Contradict your claim
• Introduce a new topic
• Provide deeper commentary

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1