CER: Writing a Great Paragraph


Resource ID#: 191410 Primary Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Learn how to write a great "CER" paragraph that includes a claim, evidence, and reasoning with this interactive tutorial.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, English Language Arts (B.E.S.T. - Effective starting 2021-2022)
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: middle school, tutorial, writing, CER, CER writing, claim, evidence, reasoning, paragraph, English, language arts, interactive, tutorials, elearning, e-learning, English Language Arts, writing a paragraph, argumentation, argumentative writing
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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