15 Questions
What should be the position of the claim statement in a claim paragraph?
First sentence of the paragraph
Which component of the CER structure provides proof or support for the claim being made?
Evidence
When writing reasoning after presenting evidence, what should the writer explain?
How and why the evidence supports the claim
What is the purpose of the reasoning in a CER paragraph?
To explain how and why the evidence supports the claim
Why is it important for a writer to draft a clear claim statement before providing evidence in a CER paragraph?
To guide the content and structure of the writing
In a CER paragraph, which of the following best describes the role of evidence?
To provide support for the reasoning
What is the main purpose of reasoning in writing?
To connect evidence to the claim statement
Which phrase can be used to identify reasoning in a text?
"This shows that..."
What is the difference between evidence and reasoning?
Evidence is factual proof, while reasoning explains how the evidence supports the claim.
What does Atticus do when Bob Ewell spits in his face and threatens him?
Atticus accepts the situation to protect Mayella.
How does Atticus view his actions towards Bob Ewell?
As naive and weak
What does the passage suggest about Atticus' character when facing Bob Ewell's threats?
He is compassionate and self-sacrificing.
How does Atticus perceive Bob Ewell's behavior after the trial?
As calculated and manipulative
What consequence could have been avoided if Atticus had taken a different approach with Bob Ewell?
Scout's attack
In what way does Atticus prioritize his actions in dealing with Bob Ewell?
By prioritizing Mayella's well-being
Learn how to incorporate reasoning in writing by summarizing evidence and connecting it to claims effectively. Explore examples of reasoning to support evidence and strengthen arguments.
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