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C.E.R Rubric

Claim-Evidence-Reasoning

Write a CER answering the question, How does a Tokay gecko usually see? Why does more light at night make it hard for it to see? Your peer reviewer will check if you have the following elements of a CER by placing a yes or no on the line.

___CLAIM: A clear and concise claim is present.

___EVIDENCE: Multiple pieces of evidence are used throughout the CER

___REASONING: A clear and concise reason is stated that supports the claim and evidence provided.

___ Incorporation of unit-specific vocabulary, principles, and theories.

___CER has strong cohesive flow which includes solid transitional words and phrases

___ CER demonstrates command of the language, conventions, spelling, punctuation, etc.

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