C. E. R. C. C – Claim E – Evidence R – Reasoning R - Rebuttal C.E.R.C. C – Claim E – Evidence R – Reasoning R - Rebuttal C – Conclusion Assessment Writing This will be my way to determining what you have learned and your ability for application.

Claim When making a claim you need to make sure you: Take a strong and clear stance. Do so briefly and yet boldly. Use imaginative language to create your argument. Metaphor/Simile

Evidence When writing, your opinion will not always be enough. Remember (evidence vs. speculation) You need to provide: Examples, data, proven facts to make your claim and your essay valid. (Use your notes) Otherwise it is just a blog post amongst millions

Reasoning For this element your task should be to remove all assumptions. Walk your reader exactly where you want them to go. Explain how your evidence and claim are connected and how they develop an answer to the major question.

Rebuttal For this aspect you need to play “Devils Advocate”. Think of the strongest argument your opposition could make against your claim. Not just any argument will do. Then provide a counter-argument that refutes this and thus further strengthens your claim.

Conclusion Reinforce you claim. Once you have laid all the evidence on the table remind your reader of your main point Leave the reader with the most important thing you want them to remember. Making things neat and brief is often better than long wordy sentences.

C.E.R.C. Possible Questions Choose 1 What was the most significant aspect of the American spirit that lead the U.S. to victory in WWII? The use of the atomic bomb on Japan.

What was the most significant aspect of the American spirit that lead the U.S. to victory in WWII? Vocabulary Rationing Work Force Victory Garden War Bonds Tuskegee Airmen Rosie the Riveter Arsenal of Democracy

The use of the atomic bomb on Japan. Vocabulary Manhattan Project Enrico Fermi Pearl Harbor D-Day Fat Man / Little Boy Hiroshima / Nagasaki Kamikazi

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Requirements 2 paragraphs (8-10 sentences each) Use 4 of the vocabulary words. (Adjust for proper tense)

Grading 22 points possible Claim – 3 points Evidence - 3 Reasoning – 3 Rebuttal - 3 Conclusion - 3 Spelling & Grammar - 3 Vocabulary – 4 points

Grading Continued 3 – Mastery 2 – Successful 1 – Satisfactory 0 - Lacking