Understanding CER Format Writing

What does CER stand for in academic writing?

• Critical, Essential, Response

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Concept, Example, Reflection

• Creative, Effective, Review

Why is it important to use direct quotes in your response?

• To support claims logically

• To make the writing more creative

• To make the writing longer

• To provide personal opinions

What should you consider about your teacher when writing an assignment?

• Their favorite color

• Their hobbies

• Their expectations

• Their age

How can the length of an assignment vary?

• Based on the prompt and teacher's expectations

• Based on the time of the year

• Based on the number of students in the class

• Based on the complexity of the topic

What should you do if you are unsure about the assignment length?

• Ask the teacher

• Write as little as possible

• Ignore the length

• Guess the length

How should you react if your teacher gives a vague answer about assignment length?

• Write as much as needed to answer the question

• Complain to the teacher

• Ignore the teacher's advice

• Write the minimum possible

What is the primary function of a claim in academic writing?

• To answer the prompt

• To ask a question

• To summarize the text

• To provide a factual statement

What should a claim not include?

• Clear language

• An answer to the prompt

• Evidence

• Relevance to the topic

Why is it important to break down the prompt before writing a claim?

• To understand what is being asked

• To add complexity to the claim

• To make the writing process longer

• To change the topic

How should a good claim be structured?

• Questionable and debatable

• Clear and concise

• Long and detailed

• Complex and ambiguous