Writing
What does the 'C' stand for in CER?
Claim
Define Scarce
During the long winter storm, fresh food became scarce, so families had to rely on canned goods and supplies.
limited
To retell in your own words
Paraphrase
T or F: You should take a test on an empty stomach
FALSE!!!!!
What is the main idea:
Someone took a cookie from the cookie jar. The lid was off the jar. Crumbs were on the table. Who ate a cookie? Mrs. Baker will find out!
Someone took a cookie
What does the "E" stand for in CER?
Evidence
Define Infer
From the character’s nervous behavior and quick glances at the door, the reader can infer that he is hiding something.
to make an educated guess
skimming the text
True or False--you should always use text evidence when giving a written response.
TRUE!!!!!
What is the main idea of this text: Cinderella and Snow White aren't the only fairy tales ever told. The library has ethnic fairy tales from all around the world! There you can find fairy tales from other countries such as Russia, China, Sweden, and Africa. You won't believe all the different stories!
There are fairy tales from all around the world!
What does the "R" stand for in CER?
Reasoning
Define Reluctant:
Jamal was reluctant to speak in front of the class, even though he knew the answer and had practiced it many times.
to be hesitant, not wanting to do something
What is theme?
the lesson / message the author is trying to teach the reader`
T or F: You should Never Read all of the answer choices!
False!!!!
Airplanes were invented and have become an even quicker way to travel long distances. People traveled by foot or on horseback. The invention of cars allowed people to travel farther distances more quickly. The wheel was invented, and people used wagons and carriages to travel. Summarize these events in order using transition words: First, Next, Then, Finally.
"First, people traveled by foot or on horseback. Next, the wheel was invented, and people used wagons and carriages to travel. Then, the invention of cars allowed people to travel farther distances more quickly. Finally, airplanes were invented and have become an even quicker way to travel long distances."
Fill in the blank: Your ________ supports your opinion, your ____________ supports your claim, and your ____________ shows why the quote supports your claim.
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning
Define Diligent
Because Maria was diligent with her studies, she completed every assignment carefully and earned high grades.
working steady, hard
What is an inference?
drawing conclusions or forming opinions based on evidence,
What practice ensures that you have the correct answer?
Our solar system is very large. It includes the eight planets that turn around the sun. These planets include Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. There are also hundreds of thousands of smaller planets in this system. They are called asteroids. Each asteroid is much smaller than any of the eight large planets.
What is the main idea of this text passage?
A. Our solar system is made up of the Sun, the nine large planets and many asteroids.
B. Pluto used to be a planet but now is a dwarf planet.
C. There are eight large planets in our solar system.
A. Our solar system is made up of the Sun, the nine large planets and many asteroids.
Frame this quote correctly:
Sentence from the article “Prehistoric Americans Traded Chocolate for Turquoise?” by Christine Dell'Amore:
Visiting Mesoamericans may have bartered cacao beans for gems unique to the Southwest
The text states, "Visiting Mesoamericans may have bartered cacao beans for gems unique to the Southwest" (Dell'Amore).
Define Apprehensive
Lena felt apprehensive about starting at a new school, her stomach tightening as she walked through the unfamiliar halls.
anxious, worried
What is characterization?
Describing a specific character and their character traits.
Before you read a passage on the test, what should you do?
Read the questions that will be asked about it so that you can look for answers as you're reading.
Honeybees form large hives. There are thousands of bees in a hive. One bee is the queen. She lays the eggs. Some bees gather nectar and pollen from flowers to make honey. Other bees protect the hive. Some bees keep the hive clean. Still other bees help the queen. Each bee has a special job to do in the bee hive.
What is the main idea of this text passage?
A. Bees work together to make honey.
B. Each bee has a job to do in a beehive.
C. The queen is the most important bee.
B. Each bee has a job to do in a beehive.