CER
Theme
General Writing
Classroom Expectations
100

What does the C in CER stand for?

Claim

100

What is the definition of theme?

A lesson that you learn from a story

100

True or false: you need page numbers for each quote in your essay.

True

100

True or false: you can go to the bathroom within the first and last 10 minutes of class

False

200

What does the E in CER stand for?

Evidence

200

Is this statement a theme or a main idea: Sierra and her mom do not have a healthy relationship.

Main idea

200

True or false: a claim should have the author's name and text's name in it.

True

200

Where do you go if you take the bathroom pass for too long?

The penalty box

300

What does the R in CER stand for?

Reasoning

300

Is this statement a theme or a main idea: parents need to be present in order to have a good relationship with their children.

Theme

300

Write an example of a conclusion phrase.

In conclusion, finally, therefore, in summary, etc.

300

Where is the handouts bin?

On the table with the plant

400

How many reasonings do you need for each piece of evidence?

2

400
Is the following statement a theme or a main idea: Robbie is a good parent because he is prepared.

Main idea

400

What is the first sentence in an introduction called?

A hook
400

Where is the turn in bin?

On top of the computers

500

Is evidence your own words or words from the text?

Words from the text

500

What is the difference between theme and main idea?

Theme is a lesson, main idea is just what happens in the story
500

Why do you need two reasonings for each piece of evidence? In other words, what is the difference between each reasoning?

The first reasoning is to explain your evidence in your own words, the second is to say why it is important/connects to the claim

500

Where is the extras bin?

Behind the cabinets near the lights

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