Building Strong Arguments with C-E-R Framework

Chiara·

Argumentation

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"Create a CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) learning resource in British English with easy, accessible language designed for a 50-minute lesson. Structure it as follows: Page 1 (Introduction - 8 mins): Title, learning objective, warm-up question about strong opinions, introduce the C-E-R framework with colour-coded boxes (blue for Claim, green for Evidence, orange for Reasoning), and one clear worked example (breakfast argument). Page 2 (Guided Practice - 10 mins): Present the school uniforms artic...

This educational resource delves into the C-E-R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework, equipping students with the skills to construct well-founded arguments. It begins with a warm-up exercise encouraging personal opinion sharing, then thoroughly explains each component: Claim as the main argument, Evidence as supporting facts, and Reasoning as the explanation connecting the evidence to the claim. Practical examples are provided, like the debate on school uniforms, which illustrate how to analyze claims and support them with evidence while considering opposing perspectives. The lesson encourages collaboration through partner discussions and self-evaluation checklists, guiding students to reflect on reasoning challenges and their confidence in forming arguments. Students are ultimately tasked with building their own arguments based on given topics, fostering critical thinking and articulate expression.