appositive
What is an appositive?
noun or noun phrase renames or provides additional information about a noun before it.
What is the purpose of expanding a sentence?
To add more detail, description, or information.
what does CER stand for?
Claim, evidence, reasoning
What are the 5 W's?
Who, what, when, where, why?
What is an independent clause?
A group of words that can stand alone as a complete sentence because it expresses a complete thought.
In the sentence "My brother, a talented guitarist, is performing tonight," what is the appositive?
A talented guitarist
Expand the sentence: "The dog ran."
example response: The dog ran because it felt defensive
In the CER method, what is the purpose of the 'Evidence'?
To provide supporting facts or examples that back up the claim.
What 5W question would you ask to find out the time of an event?
When?
Identify the dependent clause in this sentence: "Although it was raining, we went for a walk."
although it was raining
True or False: An appositive can be a single word or a phrase.
True
Which of the following best describes sentence expansion?
a) Shortening a sentence
b) Adding details to make a sentence more detailed
c) Removing unnecessary words
b) Adding details to make a sentence more detailed
Identify the claim in this statement: "Regular exercise improves mental health."
Regular exercise improves mental health.
If you want to know the reason behind a decision, which 5W question should you ask?
Why?
True or False: An independent clause cannot stand alone as a sentence.
false
Identify the appositive in the sentence: "The city, Paris, is known for its art and culture."
Paris
Provide an example of expanding the sentence: "She ate."
She ate a delicious slice of chocolate cake after dinner because she threw up.
Why is reasoning important in a CER paragraph?
It explains how the evidence supports the claim, making the argument stronger.
Which 5W question would help you learn about the location of a concert?
Where?
Which of the following is an example of an independent clause?
a) Because I was tired
b) I finished my homework
I finished my homework
Fill in the blank: An appositive is usually set off by _______ in a sentence.
commas
Why might a writer choose to expand a sentence?
To create more vivid imagery, provide clarity, or develop ideas more fully.
Write a simple CER statement about why reading is beneficial.
Reading improves vocabulary because it exposes readers to new words, which helps them learn and use vocabulary more effectively.
What is the "H" usually associated with the 5 W's?
How?
Combine these two clauses into a complex sentence: "She studied hard." and "She wanted to do well on the test."
She studied hard because she wanted to do well on the test