C.E.R.

Framewor
k
Claim, Evid
ence, Rea
soning

Learning Target:
I can use textual evidence to
support my claims.

Claim
The claim answers the question/addresses

the prompt.
What do you think? Why? Be specific in
your answer.
Although Batman is not technically a
superhero, he is the most admirable
hero among his colleagues.
*Notice: This claim does not include the words I
think, I feel, or I believe. Those phrases make
your claim weak!

Evidence
Go back to the text. Evidence comes from the book.
This includes summaries, paraphrases, and quotes from the

text.
Your evidence supports your claim: Why do you think so?
How do you know?
He relies solely on his own combat skills, weaponry,
and ingenuity to take down the villains of his corrupt
hometown. When Superman has the ability to fly or
Spiderman has the ability to swing from webs, Batman
has had to invent special grapple guns (the Batline)
and vehicles (the Batplane) to achieve vertical
mobility.

Reasoning
This part is not necessarily found in the text.
You may use prior knowledge, logic, or personal

experience to explain your evidence.

Reasoning is the glue that holds your claim and your
evidence together.
How does your evidence support your claim?
As a society, we tend to cheer on the underdogs
and admire those who have had to work hard for
their achievements. While other super vigilantes
use natural, innate physical talents, Batman finds
success using his intellect, adaptability, and a lot
of heart.

More information
C.E.R. is not the only way to structure a

constructed response.
However, it does require the minimum
components of a quality response.
Consider your organization: your claim does
not necessarily have to be your first
sentence. How will you organize your
ideas so they make the most sense and
the greatest impact?