Claim
Find the Error: "According to the text, the acceptance rate for Stanford University is 4%."
The quotes should only go around the text from the source.
According to the text, "The acceptance rate for Stanford University is 4%."
What is reasoning?
Explanation to support how evidence proves a claim.
True or False
Evidence is an opinion.
False
RANDOM:
Who was the 16th President of the United States?
Abraham Lincoln
Which of the following is not evidence?
A) In the article, Bower states "90% of girls like the color green."
B) A renown scientist stated in Animal Digest "dolphins are the most intelligent animal in the ocean."
C) According to the text, "loud music can harm your hearing."
D) Listening to loud music is fun.
d. listening to loud music is fun
What is a good transition word/phrase to introduce reasoning?
This shows that.... this reveals... this demonstrates... etc.
What is the claim?
A) Students should wear uniforms in public school.
B) I think students should wear uniforms in school.
C) I believe students should NOT wear uniforms in school.
A) Students should wear uniforms in public school.
True or False: Reasoning is where you connect your evidence to the claim.
True
Make up evidence for the following argument: Cats make better pets than dogs because they are easier to take care of.
Fact, statistic, or quote. Examples: According to Animal Digest, "while dogs need to be fed twice a day, cats can feed themselves if you leave the food out for them." OR 75% of cat owners say that they never have to think about feeding their cat according to the study in All About Cats.
What is the example of reasoning for the claim that every school should have recess?
A) Every school does NOT need a recess time.
B) One example from the article is that "the brain is activated during physical activity."
C) The most logical conclusion drawn from this is that recess is an opportunity to expend energy in a healthy way.
C) The most logical conclusion drawn from this is that recess is an opportunity to expend energy in a healthy way.
What is the reasoning?
Hermione Granger is a studious person. In The Chamber of Secrets she spends hours in the library. This shows she is studious because the library is where people go to study.
This shows she is studious because the library is where people go to study.
Should you use a counterclaim in an Expository Essay?
No, you should only use counterclaims in an Argumentative Essay.
What is the evidence?
A) Bugs are cute insects.
B) According to the article, "80% percent of students enjoy reading digital books."
C) Credit cards are now used more often than cash.
B) According to the article, "80% of students enjoy reading digital books."
False - Reasoning should be your own explanation to demonstrate relevance of evidence.
What does CER stand for?
C- Claim
E- Evidence
R- Reasoning
What is the Claim?
Hermione Granger is a studious person. In The Chamber of Secrets she spends hours in the library. This shows she is studious because the library is where people go to study.
Hermione Granger is a studious person.
What is a good phrase to introduce evidence?
1. For example
2. One study shows
3. According to the text
4. On page ___ it said
5. The author wrote
6. The graphic showed
7. I know because
What is the purpose of explaining a counterclaim in your argument?
To show the reader that you understand the opposing point of view and convince them that your point of view is better.