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C-E-R Paragraph Format Guide

The document provides a guide for writing C-E-R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraphs, emphasizing the importance of using third-person perspective and MLA formatting. It outlines the structure of a C-E-R paragraph, detailing the components of claim, evidence with citations, reasoning, and a strong conclusion. The guide encourages blending evidence and reasoning while ensuring relevance to contemporary issues, particularly for middle school students.

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C-E-R Paragraph Format Guide

The document provides a guide for writing C-E-R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) paragraphs, emphasizing the importance of using third-person perspective and MLA formatting. It outlines the structure of a C-E-R paragraph, detailing the components of claim, evidence with citations, reasoning, and a strong conclusion. The guide encourages blending evidence and reasoning while ensuring relevance to contemporary issues, particularly for middle school students.

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C-E-R Paragraph Format Guide

**Please follow the guide for all writing prompts!!!!

*Make sure it is in 3rd person perspective, unless otherwise noted in the prompt
*MLA formatting is required (see the MLA guidelines in the “resources” folder)

C-claim (5w's, how, topic, opinion, article title, and author addressing the claim question) (It can
be 1-3 sentences in length).

E-evidence (quotes and/or paraphrased information from the article and other videos, lecture
notes if any that I post) with in-text citations (author's last name page number).
*Please note: for Newsela in text citations-do the paragraph number INSTEAD of the page
number as all Newsela articles are on the same page! (author’s last name paragraph number).

R-reasoning/explanation/analysis-explain what the evidence is saying (interpreting in your own


words), why is the evidence important? What is the purpose of the evidence and how is it
relevant to modern day/present day Americans?...specifically American citizens? Why should
8th graders/middle schoolers care and know about this topic? Make a connection!

Strong Conclusion-end your paragraph bringing back your closing argument to strengthen your
viewpoint while confirming your claim to be accurate.

*Strong C-E-R paragraphs will blend your “E” and “R” together and have relevancy included.

*Please follow this guide as you address the questions online and as always, if you are confused
on my expectations, please ask during class first then email me if still confused.

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