6th Grade ELA Midterm Review

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What does the CER Method stand for?

Back

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

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How does the CER Method help improve your writing skills?

Back

By teaching you how to structure a persuasive argument.

Front

What is the purpose of the evidence in the CER Method?

Back

To provide logic and support for the claim using the text.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What does the E in the CER Method stand for?

Back

Evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is the purpose of the claim in the CER Method?

Back

To Restate and Answer the Prompt. It's your thesis!

Front

What does the word 'exploiting' mean?

Back

Taking unfair advantage.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is a persuasive argument?

Back

An argument that aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view.

Front

What is the role of reasoning in the CER Method?

Back

To explain how the evidence supports the claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A statement that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Front

Why is it important to use evidence in writing?

Back

It strengthens your argument and makes it more credible.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1