What is a CER chart?

I ask students to then create a CER chart that identifies the claim being made, lists the evidence, and then provides reasoning that illustrates why that evidence is correct for that particular claim, hopefully referencing aspects of the cell membrane.

What are the 3 parts of CER?

An Introduction to Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) The student’s explanation or answer, as you may have guessed, will consist of three parts: a claim, the evidence, and the student’s reasoning. A claim is a statement that answers the question. It will usually only be one sentence in length.

How do you start evidence in CER?

Sentence Starters My evidence supports my claim by ________. As you can see by my evidence, ___________. The facts clearly indicate ____________. The facts that _____________ shows that _________.

How do you create a claim?

A claim must be arguable but stated as a fact. It must be debatable with inquiry and evidence; it is not a personal opinion or feeling. A claim defines your writing’s goals, direction, and scope. A good claim is specific and asserts a focused argument.

What is the claim worksheet?

This worksheet allows students to read informational text, make a claim based on what they read, and then identify textual evidence that could be used to support their claim.

How do I write a good CER?

As you work with your students on CER throughout the year, do the following:

  1. Introduce CER as the goal of science.
  2. Use concrete (non-science) situations, like mysteries, images, artwork, etc.
  3. Create an anchor chart.
  4. Use a rubric with students to critique examples.
  5. Provide examples from science or scientists.

How do you write a cer?

What is claim and evidence?

claim – a statement that something is true or is a fact, although other people might not believe it. reason – the cause of an event or situation or something that provides an excuse or explanation. evidence – one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true.