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Struggling to teach argument writing in a way that actually sticks?
This ready-to-use CER writing unit guides middle school students through the full process of building a strong argument—from identifying a claim to selecting evidence and explaining their reasoning.
Designed as a step-by-step writing system, each lesson builds on the last so students can move from understanding the basics to writing a complete CER paragraph with confidence.
Lesson 1: Facts, Opinions, or Claims
Distinguish between facts, opinions, and claims
Interactive sorting activity
Lesson 2: Strengthening Claims
Develop clear, strong, debatable claims
Hands-on claim revision activity
Lesson 3: Evidence That Works
Choose relevant and credible evidence
Card sort activity: Strong vs. Weak Evidence
Lesson 4: Reasoning That Connects
Explain how evidence supports a claim
“Bridge Builder” reasoning activity
Bundle-exclusive materials:
Final CER Writing Task
Optional scaffold for student support
CER Sentence Starter Sheet (color + black & white)
Identifying facts, opinions, and claims
Writing clear, debatable claims
Selecting relevant and credible evidence
Explaining how evidence supports a claim
Writing a complete CER paragraph
Evaluating and strengthening arguments
✔ Low-prep — ready to print and teach
✔ Engaging — includes interactive activities and games
✔ Structured — skills build step-by-step
✔ Flexible — works for whole group, small group, centers, or independent practice
✔ Standards-aligned — supports CCSS W.6.1, W.7.1, and W.8.1
Argument writing units
Writing workshops
Test prep
Small-group instruction
Literacy centers
Sub plans
Teach it as a 5-day mini-unit or spread the lessons across multiple weeks depending on your students and classroom needs.
A complete, teacher-friendly CER system that helps students understand not just what to write, but how their claim, evidence, and reasoning work together.
Struggling to teach argument writing in a way that actually sticks?
This ready-to-use CER writing unit guides middle school students through the full process of building a strong argument—from identifying a claim to selecting evidence and explaining their reasoning.
Designed as a step-by-step writing system, each lesson builds on the last so students can move from understanding the basics to writing a complete CER paragraph with confidence.
Lesson 1: Facts, Opinions, or Claims
Distinguish between facts, opinions, and claims
Interactive sorting activity
Lesson 2: Strengthening Claims
Develop clear, strong, debatable claims
Hands-on claim revision activity
Lesson 3: Evidence That Works
Choose relevant and credible evidence
Card sort activity: Strong vs. Weak Evidence
Lesson 4: Reasoning That Connects
Explain how evidence supports a claim
“Bridge Builder” reasoning activity
Bundle-exclusive materials:
Final CER Writing Task
Optional scaffold for student support
CER Sentence Starter Sheet (color + black & white)
Identifying facts, opinions, and claims
Writing clear, debatable claims
Selecting relevant and credible evidence
Explaining how evidence supports a claim
Writing a complete CER paragraph
Evaluating and strengthening arguments
✔ Low-prep — ready to print and teach
✔ Engaging — includes interactive activities and games
✔ Structured — skills build step-by-step
✔ Flexible — works for whole group, small group, centers, or independent practice
✔ Standards-aligned — supports CCSS W.6.1, W.7.1, and W.8.1
Argument writing units
Writing workshops
Test prep
Small-group instruction
Literacy centers
Sub plans
Teach it as a 5-day mini-unit or spread the lessons across multiple weeks depending on your students and classroom needs.
A complete, teacher-friendly CER system that helps students understand not just what to write, but how their claim, evidence, and reasoning work together.