Claim, Evidence, & Reason

Front

What does C represent in C-E-R?

Back

Claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What does E represent in C-E-R?

Back

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What does R represent in C-E-R?

Back

Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Define 'Claim' in the context of C-E-R.

Back

A statement or assertion that something is true.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

Define 'Evidence' in the context of C-E-R.

Back

The data or facts that support the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

Define 'Reasoning' in the context of C-E-R.

Back

The explanation that connects the evidence to the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Example of a Claim: 'The new school lunch program is beneficial.'

Back

This is a statement that can be supported with evidence.

Front

Example of Evidence: 'Students reported feeling more energized after lunch.'

Back

This supports the claim about the lunch program.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

Example of Reasoning: 'This shows that healthier meals improve student focus.'

Back

This connects the evidence to the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is the purpose of using C-E-R in writing?

Back

To structure arguments clearly and logically.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1