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Claim
CER
Counterclaim
Evidence
Reasoning
100
What is a claim?
A claim is a statement that tells your position or point of view in an argument.
100

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%."


100
What is a counterclaim?
A counterclaim is a statement that shows the opposite point of view.
100
What is evidence?
Evidence is facts, statistics, or quotes that support your argument.
100

What is reasoning?

Explanation to support how evidence proves a claim.

200
Which of the following is a claim? a. Students should wear uniforms because they are cool. b. Students should not wear uniforms. c. Students should not wear uniforms because they are ugly.
B
200

True or False

Evidence is an opinion.

False

200

RANDOM: 

Who was the 16th President of the United States?

Abraham Lincoln

200

Which of the following is not evidence? a. 90% of girls like the color green b. 1 out of 5 boys plays basketball c. a scientist explains that "loud music can harm your hearing" d. listening to loud music is fun

c. A scientist explains that "loud music can harm your hearing"

200

What is a good transition word/phrase to introduce reasoning? 

This shows that.... this reveals... this demonstrates... etc.

300

RANDOM:

Where is Point Fermin?

San Pedro, California

300

True or False: Reasoning is where you connect your evidence to the claim.

True

300
What is the counterclaim for the following claim? NASA should send astronauts to live on Mars.
NASA should not send astronauts to live on Mars.
300

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: While dogs need to be fed twice a day, cats can feed themselves if you leave the food out for them. 75% of cat owners say that they never have to think about feeding their cat. 1 out of 4 dog owners dread feeding their dog.

300

RANDOM:

Name 2 different Figurative Language Terms.

Examples: alliteration, hyperbole, personification, onomatopoeia, assonance, simile, metaphor, etc. 

400
Write a claim for the following argument: School Start Time
School should start earlier OR school should start later
400

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.

400

Should you use a counterclaim in an Expository Essay?

No, you should only use counterclaims in an Argumentative Essay.

400

RANDOM:

Where is Astro Camp located?

Irwindale, Caliornia

400
True or False: Reasoning is always cited research that is a direct quote from an expert. 

False - Reasoning should be your own explanation to demonstrate relevance of evidence. 

500

What does CER stand for?

C- Claim

E- Evidence

R- Reasoning

500

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.

500
What is a good word/phrase to introduce a counterclaim?
Even though some critics say... Despite the fact that... Although the opposing argument is...
500

What is a good phrase to introduce evidence?

For example... One study shows... According to the text... On page ___ it said..., The author wrote..., The graphic showed... An example is... In the text it said... I know because ...

500

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.