Understanding CER Format

Mrs. Dayton teaches students how to write a basic paragraph using the CER format, which involves stating a claim, providing evidence, and explaining reasoning. The lesson emphasizes the importance of using precise evidence and understanding the prompt's requirements. Students learn to form clear claims and select high-quality evidence to support their points effectively.

What does CER stand for in writing?

• Conclusion, Evidence, Reasoning

• Claim, Evidence, Review

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning

• Claim, Example, Response

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

• To ensure the claim is relevant and concise

• To confuse the reader

• To make the writing longer

• To avoid using evidence

What should a good claim include?

• Multiple pieces of evidence

• A detailed explanation

• A summary of the text

• A clear and concise answer to the prompt

How can you make your claim more understandable?

• By using complex vocabulary

• By adding more evidence

• By making it longer

• By using words from the prompt

What is a common mistake when writing a claim?

• Ignoring the prompt

• Using too many examples

• Making the claim too short

• Including evidence in the claim

What is the role of evidence in a CER paragraph?

• To confuse the reader

• To support the claim

• To introduce new ideas

• To summarize the text

How many pieces of evidence are generally recommended to support a claim?

• Two or three

• None

• One

• Five or six

What should you consider when selecting evidence?

• Length of the text

• Quality and relevance

• Popularity of the source

• Complexity of the vocabulary

Why might a student miss out on power in their writing?

• By writing too concisely

• By not using enough evidence

• By using irrelevant examples

• By using too many claims

What is the benefit of using high-quality evidence?

• It reduces the need for a claim

• It makes your argument more believable

• It makes the text longer

• It confuses the reader