CERs
When you restate the prompt you are
writing a claim
Identify the simple subject and simple predicate in the following sentence: My best friend always eats cereal for breakfast.
simple subject: friend simple predicate (verb): eats
Watch this video and then determine which rhetorical appeal it is and why.
Pathos, because it appeals to our emotions, makes us sad and want to help
How you begin the evidence portion of a CER
The text states, "____________________"
or something similar
Make the following fragment into a complete sentence: Because he didn't know what to do
Various options
I am a dentist and eating too many granny candies will give you cavities.
Ethos, becuase the doctor has credibility because of his profession and experience
"This is significant because_____" is the question stem for the what?
Reasoning
Name the two requirements that are necessary for a complete sentence.
1. It tells a complete thought. 2. It has a subject and a verb.
Buy land instead of cars because cars lose 50% of their value when driven off the lot.
Logos because a statistic is included
Write a short CER with your team for this question:
Why does Parks say not to go to the door?
Parks says not to go to the door because it is a sad experience for her. For example, the last time she saw her father, he was standing by the door. This is significant because no one wants to be reminded of sad experiences. OR
Parks says not to go to the door because it is policy. For example, you will receive negative paperwork if you are by the door. This is significant because policy is meant to keep us safe.
Identify the independent and dependent clauses in the following sentence: Granny candies are tasty even though I can't have one.
Independent: Granny candies are tasty
Dependent: even though I can't have one.
Look at the picture tell me what it is and why
Ethos because it is Colin Kaepernick and pathos because he is trying to make you feel fearless.
Write a short CER about this prompt: Should students be able to cook the Thanksgiving meal for the facility?
Students should be able to cook the meal for the facility because it is a good way to serve others. For example, students can make pecan pie and serve it to the staff and each other as an example of being a positive peer. This is significant because serving benefits the server and the served.
Identify the independent and dependent clauses in the following sentence: Because he has no leash, the dog can't go.
Independent: the dog can't go
Dependent: Because he has no leash
Look at the picture and determine which rhetorical device(s) and the message
It is ethos, logos and pathos and the message is to not smoke.