7th Grade Summer Academy

Week 5 • July 6–12

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Review: CER

Claim + Evidence + Reasoning

Claim is your answer. Evidence is proof from the passage. Reasoning explains why the evidence proves your claim.

Question: Why is exercise important?
Claim: Exercise improves health.
Evidence: The passage says exercise strengthens muscles and improves endurance.
Reasoning: This proves exercise improves health because stronger muscles and endurance help people stay active.