Claim, Evidence, Reasoning: A Deep Dive

Why is it important to write CERs in science and language arts?

• To effectively write an argument

• To state facts without support

• To avoid debates

• To make writing more complex

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What is a claim in the context of CER?

• A conclusion

• A simple statement of your argument

• A list of evidence

• A detailed explanation

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Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• My dog is very smart

• My dog can fetch specific toys

• My dog understands abstract concepts

• My dog is better than your dog

What should evidence in a CER be based on?

• Opinions

• Observations and numbers

• Hypotheses

• Assumptions

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good evidence?

• Lengthy

• Observable

• Subjective

• Based on legitimate sources

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What is the purpose of reasoning in a CER?

• To list the evidence

• To state the claim

• To provide a conclusion

• To explain why the evidence supports the claim

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Which format is suggested for writing reasoning?

• Since-therefore

• When-then

• Because-therefore

• If-then

Why is it important to color-code claims, evidence, and reasoning?

• To make it look professional

• To make the document colorful

• To help visualize and understand the parts of the argument

• To highlight important points

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What should you do if your group members have different conclusions based on the same evidence?

• Change your evidence

• Copy their conclusions

• Discuss and understand the differences

• Ignore their conclusions

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What is a recommended approach to writing CERs?

• Write without planning

• Copy from others

• Take your time and process each part

• Write everything in one sitting