CER 1
Evidence is:
A. an arguable statement.
B. a statement that can be debated.
C. credible information used to support a claim.
D. an explanation of what the evidence shows and how it supports the claim.
C. credible information used to support a claim.
True or False: a Claim is a fact.
FALSE: A claim is not a fact. It is an opinion. But the claim can and should be backed up by facts.
What was Raven-Symoné's last name in That's So Raven?
Baxter
Who ran against Obama in 2008 presidential election?
John MCain
Is the following sentence an example of a
-->Claim
-->Evidence
or
-->Reasoning?
Jeopardy is the best TV game show of all time.
-->Claim
True or False:
It's good to include phrases like “I think . . .” or “I believe . . .” in your Claim.
FALSE - A claim will be your opinion, but you do not need to state it is an opinion. It’s implied. There’s no need to include “I think . . .” or “I believe . . .” in your claim. Be bold and confident with that claim!
Who is the most followed person on Instagram?
Cristiano Ronaldo
Who has the most grammys?
Beyonce
Question 2: Which main idea does the humorous tone of paragraphs 1-4 best support?
People can debate almost any issue better by using Claim, Evidence, Reasoning.
Question 3: What is the primary purpose of paragraphs 5-11?
to provide definitions and examples for Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
What sports team is Will Smith a part-time owner of?
The Philadelphia 76ers (NBA)
Richest man in the world?
Elon Musk
Question 8: Put the details in the correct order to summarize how you should typically approach a writing assignment using "Claims, Evidence, and Reasoning":
A. Create a draft that includes assignment requirements for claims, evidence, and reasoning.
B. Research evidence and then determine your position.
C. Brainstorm your claim, evidence, and reasoning.
D. Review the directions to set purpose and determine expectations.
D. Review the directions to set purpose and determine expectations.
B. Research evidence and then determine your position.
C. Brainstorm your claim, evidence, and reasoning.
A. Create a draft that includes assignment requirements for claims, evidence, and reasoning.
Question 4: Part A: Imagine you are writing a CER response for this prompt: Should young people eat cereal for breakfast?
Which two pieces of evidence would be the strongest for supporting a claim about this topic?
In a 2020 data brief, the Centers for Disease Control wrote, "The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that . . . adolescents consume breakfast for healthier body weights [and] improved nutrition. . ."
The Cleveland Health Clinic published the following recommendation: "[L]ook for lower-sugar cereals with less than 9 grams of sugar per serving."
When was the first iPod released?
2001
Who gave Juliet the poison (in Romeo and Juliet?)
Friar Laurence
Put these three quotes in the order of Claim -->Evidence --> Reasoning
A. Every week, General Mills produces and ships almost half a million cases of Cheerios across the United States.
B. Cheerios is the best cereal ever created.
C. If Cheerios weren’t the best cereal ever created, that many boxes would not be needed every week. The supply is there because the demand exists. People around the country agree Cheerios is the best.
B. Cheerios is the best cereal ever created.--CLAIM
A. Every week, General Mills produces and ships almost half a million cases of Cheerios across the United States. --EVIDENCE
C. If Cheerios weren’t the best cereal ever created, that many boxes would not be needed every week. The supply is there because the demand exists. People around the country agree Cheerios is the best. --REASONING
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What movie won the first ever Oscar for Best Animated Film?
Shrek
What NBA team won the playoffs in 2012?
Miami Heat