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CER 12 Science Writing Prompts Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice 5th 6th Grade
CER 12 Science Writing Prompts Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice 5th 6th Grade
CER 12 Science Writing Prompts Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice 5th 6th Grade
CER 12 Science Writing Prompts Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice 5th 6th Grade
CER 12 Science Writing Prompts Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice 5th 6th Grade
CER 12 Science Writing Prompts Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice 5th 6th Grade
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CER 12 Science Writing Prompts Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice 5th 6th Grade
CER 12 Science Writing Prompts Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice 5th 6th Grade
CER 12 Science Writing Prompts Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice 5th 6th Grade
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What others say

"This resource was quick and easy, Print and go. The topics were interesting and students were engaged. "
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Mary B.
"Students had a lot of fun with this resource. They didn't even realize they were practicing how to write a scientific response!"
star
Olivia S.

Description

Boost your CER science lessons with these CER science practice prompts. These CER practice worksheets are perfect for helping students master claim, evidence, and reasoning. This lesson includes 10 practice CER videos or reading prompts for students to identify a claim, identify supporting evidence, and write an explanation using scientific reasoning.

Get my CER prompts, templates, and rubric and save 20% here!

Students will:

  • Identify a claim based on watching a video or reading a short passage
  • Support their claim with evidence based on observations from a video or details from the reading passage
  • Explain their thinking through scientific reasoning

This lesson includes:

  • Sneak Peek into My Classroom: 2 pages of ideas and tips on how to use this resource in your classroom. Includes Youtube links to 4 videos that are used.
  • Digital link to the Google Slides version of the worksheet
  • 12 activities for students to demonstrate their CER claim, evidence, and reasoning learning. Students will answer on printable student response graphic organizers or worksheets
  • Blank CER template
  • Answer key

How to use this activity in your classroom:

  • After introducing the CER strategy to your students, use these activities to practice each step of the strategy.
  • Use the 12 activities as a whole class activity, science stations, or emergency sub plans.
  • Activities can be used at the beginning of the year after introducing the science CER writing strategy. Then continue using the examples throughout the year. These activities are great to use before holiday breaks as a way to keep students engaged and motivated.

Feedback from teachers who have used these CER practice sheets in classrooms:

  • Print and go! It was so easy, and there are SO many options for you to pick from. It was great to introduce this, and then I'll come back to some of the other prompts as a review with practice later in the year! I've taught CER for the last 5 years, and this, by far, was the most effective and engaging resource for doing so!
  • My students used this product to practice writing CER in science. We used it during whole group lessons, small groups, and independent work.
  • I used this to introduce claims, evidence, and reasoning with my 5th graders. They thought it was so fun and engaging! They really understood. Thank you so much!
  • SO HELPFUL! I really enjoyed using this with my students. They liked the different approaches to the CER information (like reading or watching a video), and they were quite engaged!

Other CER Activities:

Kindly Note: If you have questions, please email me at Teaching Muse Email.

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CER 12 Science Writing Prompts Claim Evidence Reasoning Practice 5th 6th Grade

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13 plus digital version and an answer key
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Teaching Duration
1 Week

What others say

"This resource was quick and easy, Print and go. The topics were interesting and students were engaged. "
star
Mary B.
"Students had a lot of fun with this resource. They didn't even realize they were practicing how to write a scientific response!"
star
Olivia S.

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Description

Boost your CER science lessons with these CER science practice prompts. These CER practice worksheets are perfect for helping students master claim, evidence, and reasoning. This lesson includes 10 practice CER videos or reading prompts for students to identify a claim, identify supporting evidence, and write an explanation using scientific reasoning.

Get my CER prompts, templates, and rubric and save 20% here!

Students will:

  • Identify a claim based on watching a video or reading a short passage
  • Support their claim with evidence based on observations from a video or details from the reading passage
  • Explain their thinking through scientific reasoning

This lesson includes:

  • Sneak Peek into My Classroom: 2 pages of ideas and tips on how to use this resource in your classroom. Includes Youtube links to 4 videos that are used.
  • Digital link to the Google Slides version of the worksheet
  • 12 activities for students to demonstrate their CER claim, evidence, and reasoning learning. Students will answer on printable student response graphic organizers or worksheets
  • Blank CER template
  • Answer key

How to use this activity in your classroom:

  • After introducing the CER strategy to your students, use these activities to practice each step of the strategy.
  • Use the 12 activities as a whole class activity, science stations, or emergency sub plans.
  • Activities can be used at the beginning of the year after introducing the science CER writing strategy. Then continue using the examples throughout the year. These activities are great to use before holiday breaks as a way to keep students engaged and motivated.

Feedback from teachers who have used these CER practice sheets in classrooms:

  • Print and go! It was so easy, and there are SO many options for you to pick from. It was great to introduce this, and then I'll come back to some of the other prompts as a review with practice later in the year! I've taught CER for the last 5 years, and this, by far, was the most effective and engaging resource for doing so!
  • My students used this product to practice writing CER in science. We used it during whole group lessons, small groups, and independent work.
  • I used this to introduce claims, evidence, and reasoning with my 5th graders. They thought it was so fun and engaging! They really understood. Thank you so much!
  • SO HELPFUL! I really enjoyed using this with my students. They liked the different approaches to the CER information (like reading or watching a video), and they were quite engaged!

Other CER Activities:

Kindly Note: If you have questions, please email me at Teaching Muse Email.

PLEASE PREVIEW BEFORE PURCHASING

__________________________________________________________________

Thank you for visiting Teaching Muse. I would love for you to become a follower. 

Teaching Muse followers receive new product information and discounts on any new items!

__________________________________________________________________

All rights reserved by Teaching Muse. This product is to be used by the original downloader ONLY. Copying for more than one teacher, classroom, department, school, or school system is prohibited. This product may not be distributed or displayed digitally for public view. Failure to comply is a copyright infringement and violates the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). They are intended for classroom and personal use ONLY.

Report this resource to TPT
Reported resources will be reviewed by our team. Report this resource to let us know if this resource violates TPT's content guidelines.

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Great resource to use in a fifth grade classroom, my students loved it.
Rated 5 out of 5
July 20, 2026
Great resource to use in a fifth grade classroom, my students loved it.
Lisa Bryan
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464 reviews • Virginia
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
Great for teaching nonfiction summarizing.
Rated 5 out of 5
July 19, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
I used this as practice for SBAC. It helped me teach kids to be precise and concise.
Jaime Madden
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204 reviews • Nevada
Grades taught: 5th
Student populations: Learning difficulties
Great practice!
Rated 5 out of 5
July 17, 2026
My students were engaged with this resource as we moved from RACES to CER writing.
EMILIE L.
351 reviews • California
Grades taught: 6th
Great Resource!
Rated 4 out of 5
July 16, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This makes students want to do CER because the topics are applicable.
Tech Treasures
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72 reviews • Alabama
Grades taught: 4th, 5th, 6th
Student populations: Autism, Learning difficulties, Mild to severe disabilities
CER For the Win
Rated 5 out of 5
July 1, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
This resource was quick and easy, Print and go. The topics were interesting and students were engaged.
Mary B.
393 reviews • Illinois
Grades taught: 3rd, 4th, 5th
all my students
Rated 5 out of 5
July 1, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
I used this with all my classes. It helps them practice their CER in a fun way.
Gwyneth O.
42 reviews • California
Grades taught: 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Great resource
Rated 5 out of 5
June 28, 2026
Resource was very easy to follow and a great addition to the classroom learning
Mary V.
2,191 reviews • Illinois
Grades taught: 6th, 7th, 8th
Great way to practice scientific responses
Rated 5 out of 5
June 16, 2026
Met expectations
Great value
Standards-aligned
Students had a lot of fun with this resource. They didn't even realize they were practicing how to write a scientific response!
Olivia S.
55 reviews • Maryland
Grades taught: 5th

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Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of science and technical texts.
Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text; provide an accurate summary of the text distinct from prior knowledge or opinions.
By the end of grade 8, read and comprehend science/technical texts in the grades 6–8 text complexity band independently and proficiently.
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