ThinkCERCA Quiz

What does the acronym CERCA stand for in ThinkCERCA?

• Claim, Evidence, Rebuttal, Conclusion, Analysis

• Claim, Example, Reasoning, Conclusion, Audience

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterargument, Audience

• Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterclaim, Application

In ThinkCERCA, which step comes first when writing an argument?

• Providing evidence

• Making a claim

• Thinking about the audience

• Writing a conclusion

ThinkCERCA helps students organize their ideas so their essays are clear and convincing.

• True

• False

Why is it important to use evidence in your writing?

• It makes your essay longer.

• It helps avoid making a conclusion.

• It entertains the audience.

• It proves your claim with facts or examples.

Which of these examples would NOT be a strong claim if you were writing an essay on the below prompt? PROMPT: What do you think of the “no phones during school” rule that has went into effect?

• The new cell phone rule is dumb.

• The phone ban will improve classrooms by reducing distractions and helping teachers keep students on task.

• Students should not have to give up their phones during school because phones can be useful for emergencies and learning.

• The “no phones” policy will make school a better place for both teachers and students by creating fewer interruptions.

Choose the correct order to be completed in your CERCA essay?

• Reasoning, Evidence, Reason, Claim

• Evidence, Claim, Reason, Reasoning

• Reason, Evidence, Claim, Reasoning

• Claim, Reason, Evidence, Reasoning

Using paragraphs in your CERCA essay does not matter.

• True

• False

Your claim can be as many sentences as you want.

• True

• False

What is the counterclaim in your CERCA essay?

• the facts, examples, or data that support the claim.

• the opposite/opposing viewpoint

• the explanation of why that evidence proves the claim.

• the writer’s main argument or position

What is a good sentence starter for a counterclaim?

• In conclusion...

• This proves...

• In the text...

• Others may argue...