Strong Transition
Precise Word Choice
ECR
CER
Authors Purpose
100

There are many steps to prepping fish. You must wash the fish before you cook it.

There are many steps to prepping fish. First, you must wash the fish before you cook it.

100

The flower was pretty.

The bright red rose bloomed beautifully in the garden.


100

What is the hook in?

the introduction

100

What dose CER stand for

Claim Evidence Reasoning

100

What is ethos?

using someone knowable in a topic to create credibility.

200

I studied for the test, I earned an A.

As a result, I studied for the test, and I earned an A.

200

The classroom was messy.

The classroom was cluttered with scattered papers and backpacks.

200

Where do you restate the thesis?

The conclusion

200

What is the purpose of the claim

to make a clear statement on your topic.

200

What is pathos?

Ethos persuades by appealing to a person's emotions.

300

Mia finished her homework. She watched TV.

Afterward, Mia finished her homework and watched TV.

300

She was happy.

She was thrilled to win the science fair.

300

Where do you put evidence?

In your body paragraphs

300

What is the purpose of evidence?

To provide proof for your claim

300
What is Logos?

persuading by showing that the speaker facts and information with proof.

400

Jake practiced every day. He made the team.

Because of his hard work, Jake practiced every day and made the team.

400

The boy went to the store.

The boy hurried to the grocery store.

400

Should the body paragraphs go over the same topics?

no

400

what is the purpose of reasoning?

To explain how the evidence backs up your claim

400

Logos pathos or Ethos?

"As a firefighter for 15 years, I know how important smoke alarms are."

Ethos

500

The teacher explained the lesson. The students understood it.

As a result, the students understood the lesson after the teacher explained it.

500

The food was good.

The crispy, cheesy pizza was delicious.

500

where do you include an explanation?

Body paragraphs and conclusion

500

What is the purpose of CER?

To make an explanation about your thoughts with support so the reader can understand your thoughts.

500

Ethos, pathos, or Logos?

"Wouldn't you feel proud knowing you helped your community?"

Pathos