English Language Arts6-8
CER Paragraph Practice
By JONES, K.
This 1-page worksheet helps 6th graders practice constructing a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraph about healthy lifestyle habits. It guides students through each component of the CER framework.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a 30-minute independent practice activity or a small-group lesson.
- Discussion question: What makes evidence strong or weak in supporting a claim?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for each section of the CER paragraph.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students find and cite their own evidence from a provided text or online resource.
English Language Arts6-8
CER Paragraph Practice
By JONES, K.
This 1-page worksheet helps 6th graders practice constructing a CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraph about healthy lifestyle habits. It guides students through each component of the CER framework.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as a 30-minute independent practice activity or a small-group lesson.
- Discussion question: What makes evidence strong or weak in supporting a claim?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for each section of the CER paragraph.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students find and cite their own evidence from a provided text or online resource.