C.E.R. Practice: Should Middle School Students Have Phones at Lunch?

In this assignment, you will practice writing a C.E.R. (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) response. C.E.R. is a way to organize your thoughts and support your ideas with evidence and explanation. Read the prompt below and answer the questions that follow. Remember, this is your first time trying C.E.R., so do your best!

Prompt: Should middle school students be allowed to have their phone at lunch? Answer the following questions using the C.E.R. format.

Claim: What is your answer to the prompt? (State your opinion in one clear sentence.)

Evidence: Give one reason or fact that supports your claim. (This could be something you have seen, heard, or experienced.)

Reasoning: Explain how your evidence supports your claim. (Why does your evidence prove your point?)