1. CLAIM EVIDENCE REASONING

2. C.E.R. Reasoning: Explains why the data you chose counts as evidence.
Claim:
A statement that answers the original question.
Usually just one sentence.
Evidence:
All of the data the supports your claim.
Not all data is considered evidence.
The relevant evidence, the better, the better your claim is support.
Reasoning:
Explains why the data you chose counts as evidence.
Acts as a “conclusion”
Should be a few sentences in length.

3. CLAIM EVIDENCE REASONING REMEMBER
When you make a scientific explanation, be sure to include:
The question you will answer.
The evidence that helps answer your question.
Your claim or what you think the answer is.
Your reasoning or why you think the answer is correct.

4. GETTING STARTED FIRST THINK ABOUT: What is a possible claim?
Where can you find your evidence?
What science words will you want to include?
Where can you find science and other words to help you write?
USE YOUR RESOURCES:
Observations and data from hands-on-activities.
Videos
Reading passages
Science notebook
Your textbook

5. WRITING SCAFFOLDS SENTENCE STARTERS
My evidence to support my claim is…
The data…
According to the text…
On page , it said…
The author wrote…
For instance…
From the reading, I know that…
The graphics showed…
For example…
My evidence supports my claim because…
My claim is true because...
WRITING WORDS:
“Uncertainly” words: usually, generally, suggest, indicates
Sequencing words: first, second, third,
Next, last
Therefore
Because
If… then
However

6. Can We Survive on Mars Assignment
Write a paragraph that compares/contrasts the video with the article you read today in class.
Must be at least 5 complete sentences
Write a Claim Evidence Reasoning on the topic of your article.
Use the previous information to assist you in writing.