Vocabulary
What does the "C" stand for in "CER?"
CLAIM
A claim is the lesson the story is trying to teach us.
False. A claim is a statement or opinion on a topic.
Movie theaters are a nightmare! They’re expensive, they’re loud—but most importantly, there is no intermission. That alone makes home rental better than the theater.
Watching movies at home is better than watching movies in a theater.
What does the "E" stand for in "CER?"
EVIDENCE
Evidence is written in your own words.
False. Evidence is written in the words of the text.
Assigning children regular chores helps teach them responsibility. Tasks that personally affect your kids, such as cleaning their room or doing their own laundry, can help them become more self-reliant at the same time.
Children should do chores at home because it teaches them responsibility.
REASONING
The "C" in "CER" stands for "conclusion."
False. The "C" stands for claim.
Banning smoking in public places and workplaces is good for the heart. Public smoking bans seem to be tremendously effective in reducing heart attack and to help prevent lung cancer.
Smoking should be banned in public places and workplaces.
What is "Evidence?"
Evidence is a quote from the text that
supports the claim.
Facts are information that can be proved by reliable sources and observations.
True.
One of the best ways to help children and teens eat healthy is to encourage them to learn to cook. Learning to cook helps kids find out about nutrition and what it means to eat healthy.
Kids should learn how to cook.