Using+CER++When+Writing+a+Blog+Post

Using CER when writing a blog post:[[image:sle4thele:smart_guy_using_a_computer.jpg width="210" height="172" align="right"]]
CER as you know stands for Claim, Evidence and Reasons. As you write your blog posts you must include all three of these factors in your writing. Know that you may go back and forth between evidence and reason and that your claim should clearly state your opinion.

Claim - this is the answer you are giving to a discussion question.

Evidence - this is the evidence you have found within the text to support your claim

Reason - this is WHY you believe as you do.

Sample Discussion Question: Do you think Ramona's parents are expecting too much from her now that she is in 3rd grade?

Sample Post using CER : No, I don't think they are expecting too much from her. Lots has changed in their family's life with Ramona's dad going back to school and her mom having to work more so they can have money to live. It's hard on a family when both parents work or if kids only live with one parent. Everyone has to pull together and do their part. Her parents show that they believe in her. Her mom shows it when she said, "I know it isn't easy, but keep trying." And when her dad hugs her and says, "Remember kid, we're counting on you." What they are asking her to try to get along with Willa Jean, the little sister of the boy she stays with after school. I know that sometimes its hard to put up with kids that are lots younger than you. I have a sister that is 3 years younger than me and sometimes I hate it when my parents tell me I have to play with her and watch over her when I would rather be doing something else. That is part of growing up. So I think her parents are just expecting her to help out by not being a problem.

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