MU #8 CER - Claims-Evidence & Reasoning

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What does the reasoning part of CER do?

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It links the evidence to your claim, shows the how and why, and explains how the evidence helps answer the question.

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What is an inquiry?

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An inquiry is a question or problem about a phenomenon or results of an experiment.

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What is a CER response?

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A CER response is a response to a question or a problem.

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What is evidence in the context of CER?

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Evidence is information gathered from hands-on experiments, readings, videos, and interviews.

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What does the claim in CER do?

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The claim answers the question or problem.

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What is the purpose of reasoning in CER?

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The purpose of reasoning is to justify how the evidence supports the claim.

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What types of information can be considered evidence?

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Evidence can include data from experiments, observations, and credible sources.

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How does a claim differ from evidence?

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A claim is a statement that answers a question, while evidence is the data that supports that claim.

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What is the first step in creating a CER response?

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The first step is to identify the claim you want to make.

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Why is it important to link evidence to a claim?

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Linking evidence to a claim strengthens the argument and shows how the evidence supports the conclusion.