Mesopotamia C.E.E./C.E.R.

Use complete sentences and answer the question in at least four sentences using the C.E.E./C.E.R. model.

C: Claim - This is your main point or answer to the question. It’s the statement you are trying to prove in your writing. DO NOT USE “I” or “In my opinion”! (1 sentence)

E: Evidence - These are the facts, examples, or quotes that support your claim. Evidence shows your reader why your claim is true. Use a quote OR write “Document ________ states, … (1 sentence)

E./R.: Explain/Reason - This is your explanation that connects the evidence back to your claim. It shows your thinking and explains how the evidence proves your point. "Based on the document..." (2 points)

Total points possible 4: 1 for making a claim, 1 for providing an example, 1-2 for attempting to explain how your evidence supports your claim.

How did irrigation lead to the first city-states in Mesopotamia?