Original PromptCreate a resource for 8th graders focusing on english
This resource focuses on the C-E-R (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) framework designed to help students construct cohesive argumentative essays. It starts with an objective to help students create formal arguments based on facts and logic, providing foundational components like identifying claims and supporting them with relevant evidence and reasoning. It includes various exercises promoting understanding of these components. Students practice identifying claims and evidence in provided examples, draft their arguments, analyze errors, and consider counterarguments. The document culminates in an independent task where students apply the learned framework to complex issues while including concessions, and reflects on their confidence and challenges in utilizing the C-E-R process effectively.