Exploring Rational Expressions in CER Introduction

What is the term used at ICS for writing strong paragraphs?

• Formal Writing

• Academic Essays

• Structured Essays

• Constructed Responses

What does the 'C' in CER stand for?

• Conclusion

• Content

• Context

• Claim

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

Which myth is used as an example to demonstrate the CER structure?

• The myth of Icarus

• The myth of Orpheus and Eurydice

• The myth of Pyramus and Thisbe

• The myth of Narcissus

What should a strong claim include according to the checklist?

• A restatement of the prompt

• A list of characters

• A detailed plot description

• A summary of the text

What is the first step in writing a strong claim?

• Providing context

• Explaining reasoning

• Citing evidence

• Restating part of the prompt

What should you consider when writing for a reader unfamiliar with the text?

• Including specific names and context

• Using complex vocabulary

• Summarizing the entire text

• Avoiding direct quotes

What type of evidence is usually the strongest?

• Paraphrased evidence

• Indirect evidence

• Direct quoted evidence

• Summarized evidence

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NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What is the purpose of reasoning in a constructed response?

• To list all possible interpretations

• To explain how evidence supports the claim

• To introduce new ideas

• To summarize the text

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

NGSS.HS-LS4-1

What should you avoid when providing reasoning?

• Using transitional words

• Explaining in multiple sentences

• Bringing up new ideas or examples

• Staying focused on the claim

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NGSS.HS-LS4-2

What is the role of transitional words in reasoning?

• To list all possible interpretations

• To summarize the claim

• To move the audience through each stage of reasoning

• To introduce new evidence