Citing Evidence in CER Paragraphs

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can use evidence from a text to back up my claim in a CER paragraph.

Lesson Flow

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6 min

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Read the following sentence: "The dog wagged its tail excitedly and barked at the door." Which part of this sentence best supports the claim that the dog is happy? Read the following sentence: "The old house stood on a hill overlooking the town. Its windows were dark and empty, and a chilling wind whistled through the broken panes." Which part of this sentence best supports the claim that the house is not well-maintained?

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