China CEE/CER

Answer the question in CEE/CER format: “Which philosophy created the strongest and most stable society in ancient China: Legalism, Daoism, or Confucianism?”

C: Claim - This is your main point or answer to the question. It’s the statement you are trying to prove in your writing.

E: Evidence - These are the facts, examples, or quotes that support your claim. Evidence shows your reader why your claim is true.

E./R.: Explanation/Reasoning - This is your explanation that connects the evidence back to your claim. It shows your thinking and explains how the evidence proves your point.

Claim/Topic/Thesis Sentence (TS) - Introduce the topic of your paragraph. DO NOT USE “I think/believe” or “In my opinion”!

Use this sentence starter:

(Legalism, Daoism, or Confucianism) created a stronger and more stable society in ancient China.

Concrete Detail 1 / Textual Evidence 1: (Use a quote from the textbook)

Use this sentence starter:

For example, History Alive! The Ancient World says, “_____________________________.”

Reasoning/ Explanation/ C_ommentary/Analysis 1_ AND Commentary/Analysis 2:

Use these sentence starters:

This quote demonstrates (Legalism, Daoism, OR Confucianism) created a stronger and more stable society in ancient China because __________________________________________________________.

Now copy the final answers from all three questions to form one paragraph.