Original Prompt**Assignment: Why Students Drop Out of High School (CER Paragraph)**
Brainstorm three reasons why a student might drop out of high school. Choose the reason you feel you can best explain and write one paragraph using the **CER framework (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning).**
In your paragraph:
* **Claim:** State the reason a student might drop out
* **Evidence:** Give an example or situation that shows this could happen
* **Reasoning:** Explain why this reason strongly influences students to leave s...
This document guides students in analyzing the reasons behind high school dropouts using the Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) framework. It outlines a structured approach where students are to state their main claim regarding dropout reasons, provide specific evidence to support their claims, and explain the reasoning behind the evidence's importance in the decision-making process related to leaving school. Additionally, it includes brainstorming space for identifying dropout reasons, a planning template to organize thoughts, and a checklist to ensure clarity and completeness in their final CER paragraph. This resource aims to deepen understanding of a significant educational issue and develop critical thinking and writing skills.