CER & TAG Quiz Review

1. This step gives a detailed explanation as to why a particular quote supports the claim.

• Claim
• Evidence
• Reasoning

2. How many sentences should a CLAIM be?

• 1-2 sentences
• 2 sentences
• 3-4 sentences
• 5 sentences

3. This step includes a quote that supports your answer.

• Claim
• Evidence
• Reasoning

4. How many sentences should EVIDENCE be?

• 1-2 sentences
• 2 sentences
• 3-4 sentences
• 5 sentences

5. What should be included in EVIDENCE?

• Transitional Phrase
• Source
• Direct Quote with Quotation Marks
• All of the Above

6. What does PARAPHRASE mean?

• To quote directly
• To give background information
• To write something in your own words
• To analyze and reason

7. How many sentences should REASONING be?

• 1-2 sentences
• 2 sentences
• 3-5 sentences
• 7 sentences

8. This step uses words from the writing prompt.

• Claim
• Evidence
• Reasoning

9. What does CONTEXT mean?

• To quote directly
• To give background information
• To write something in your own words
• To analyze and reason

10. When is it appropriate to use the CER method?

• When writing a story
• During an informative presentation
• For argument writing or analyzing evidence