CERs
Simple and Complex
Compound
Commas
ETHOS, LOGOS, PATHOS
100

When you restate the prompt you are

writing a claim

100

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

100
Punctuate the following run-on sentence to make it a correct compound sentence: I didn't want to go she made me.
1. , coordinating conjunction 2. ; between go and she
100
Dear Mom I love you.
Dear Mom, I love you.
100

Watch this video and then determine which rhetorical appeal it is and why.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAIo-pUDl0s&t=3s

Pathos, because it appeals to our emotions, makes us sad and want to help

200

How you begin the evidence portion of a CER

The text states, "____________________"

or something similar

200

Make the following fragment into a complete sentence: Because he didn't know what to do

Various options

200
Punctuate the following run-on sentence to make it a correct compound sentence: She didn't know which way to go she got lost.
1. ,so or and 2. ;
200
He left December 5 2012.
He left December 5, 2012.
200

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

300

"This is significant because_____" is the question stem for the what?

Reasoning

300

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.

300
What are the 3 ways to correctly punctuate a compound sentence?
1. ,coordinating conjunction 2. semi colon 3. comma (only in a series of events)
300
Jane has never been to Phoenix Arizona.
Jane has never been to Phoenix, Arizona.
300

Buy land instead of cars because cars lose 50% of their value when driven off the lot.

Logos because a statistic is included

400

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.

400

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.

400
Name all of the coordinating conjunctions
for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
400
Bobby the boy with the green backpack has the book you need.
Bobby, the boy with the green backpack, has the book you need.
400

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.

500

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.

500

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

500
Punctuate the following run-on sentence to make it a correct compound sentence: At midnight, Cinderella lost her shoe her dress turned to rags the coach became a pumpkin.
At midnight, Cinderella lost her shoe, her dress turned to rags, and the coach became a pumpkin.
500
Well Will I hope to see you by the way in Phoenix on our return from our vacation a trip to Australia.
Well, Will, I hope to see you, by the way, in Phoenix on our return from our vacation, a trip to Australia.
500

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.