Persuasive Writing
Learning Objective
I can write a persuasive essay that includes a clear claim, supporting evidence, and a counterclaim.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define "claim" as it is used in persuasive writing.
2. Explain the difference between evidence and reasoning in a CER paragraph.
3. Identify the claim, evidence, and reasoning in the following paragraph: "Students should be allowed to use their phones in class. For example, a recent study showed that students who use educational apps on their phones during class have a 15% higher test score average. This demonstrates that phones can be a valuable learning tool when used appropriately."
...and 4 more questions
Educational Video
Introduction to Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER)
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