Strong Transition
There are many steps to prepping fish. You must wash the fish before you cook it.
There are many steps to prepping fish. First, you must wash the fish before you cook it.
The flower was pretty.
The bright red rose bloomed beautifully in the garden.
What is the hook in?
the introduction
What dose CER stand for
Claim Evidence Reasoning
What is ethos?
using someone knowable in a topic to create credibility.
I studied for the test, I earned an A.
As a result, I studied for the test, and I earned an A.
The classroom was messy.
The classroom was cluttered with scattered papers and backpacks.
Where do you restate the thesis?
The conclusion
What is the purpose of the claim
to make a clear statement on your topic.
What is pathos?
Ethos persuades by appealing to a person's emotions.
Mia finished her homework. She watched TV.
Afterward, Mia finished her homework and watched TV.
She was happy.
She was thrilled to win the science fair.
Where do you put evidence?
In your body paragraphs
What is the purpose of evidence?
To provide proof for your claim
persuading by showing that the speaker facts and information with proof.
Jake practiced every day. He made the team.
Because of his hard work, Jake practiced every day and made the team.
The boy went to the store.
The boy hurried to the grocery store.
Should the body paragraphs go over the same topics?
no
what is the purpose of reasoning?
To explain how the evidence backs up your claim
Logos pathos or Ethos?
"As a firefighter for 15 years, I know how important smoke alarms are."
Ethos
The teacher explained the lesson. The students understood it.
As a result, the students understood the lesson after the teacher explained it.
The food was good.
The crispy, cheesy pizza was delicious.
where do you include an explanation?
Body paragraphs and conclusion
What is the purpose of CER?
To make an explanation about your thoughts with support so the reader can understand your thoughts.
Ethos, pathos, or Logos?
"Wouldn't you feel proud knowing you helped your community?"
Pathos