Claim Evidence Reasoning ELA

What does E represent in C-E-R?

• Evidence

• Entertainment

• Endorsement

• Engagement

What does R represent in C-E-R?

• Reasoning

• Roles

• Resilience

• Responsible

Is this a claim, evidence or reasoning?

• Claim

• Evidence

• Reasoning

Evidence is ___________________

• A statement or conclusion that answers a question

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• A justification that connects the claim to the evidence

• Not vital when using an argument

Reasoning is __________________.

• statement of conclusion that answers the original question/problem

• Scientific data that supports the claim

• justification that connects the evidence to the claim

• Empirical Evidence

Which statement is strong evidence?

• My family has a computer at home.

• My son loves Star Wars.

• In a recent study, 78% of students like community service.

• I believe that the steelers are the best football team in the NFL

A reader MUST agree with the authors claim to be able to identify it in a text.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What sentence contains the claim for this paragraph? 
 
In the United States, December is the greatest month of the year. For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December. Everyone loves to receive gifts, therefore a month that encourages gift giving a d receiving as much as December must be an incredible month. In addition, December has a joyful and happy spirit.  No matter where a person travels during the month of December they will encounter singing, and smiling faces wishing those around them “Happy Holidays!”, impacting the mood of the entire month. It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American. 

• It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American.

•  No matter where a person travels during the month of December they will encounter singing, and smiling faces wishing those around them “Happy Holidays!”, impacting the mood of the entire month.

• For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December.

What does C represent in C-E-R?

• Claim

• Context

• Content

• Conclusion

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• The sky is blue because of the way light interacts with the atmosphere.

• Studies show that exercise improves mental health.

• A recent survey indicates that 60% of people prefer coffee over tea.

• I think chocolate is the best flavor.