6th Grade Cer Writing Strategy Lesson Plan Example (English)

Topic: Writing an academic paragraph using the CER method

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to build an academic paragraph using the CER method.

Materials

• Pen and paper for each student
• Examples of academic paragraphs written using the CER method

Warm-up

• Have students brainstorm a list of qualities that make an academic paragraph effective and organized. Examples could include a clear topic sentence, supporting details, and a strong closing sentence.
• Write their ideas on the board as a list for the class to see.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the CER writing strategy, explaining that it stands for Central idea, Evidence, and Reasoning.
• Show an example of an academic paragraph using the CER method, highlighting the central idea, supporting details, and closing statement.
• Have students work in pairs to brainstorm a central idea, supporting details, and a closing sentence for an essay topic provided by the teacher.
• Once students have brainstormed, have them share their ideas with the class. Have a student write the central idea, supporting details, and closing sentence on the board.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in pairs to write an academic paragraph using the CER method. Provide specific topics and detailed guidelines for supporting evidence.
• Have students share their paragraphs with the class and provide feedback.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose their own topic and write an academic paragraph using the CER method. Provide specific guidelines for supporting evidence.
• Have students share their paragraphs with the class and provide constructive feedback.

Closure

• Review the CER method and its purpose in writing academic paragraphs.
• Have students share any new insights they gained about using this writing strategy.

Assessment

• Assess students' paragraphs for proper use of the CER method and effective organization and development of ideas.
• Provide feedback and supplemental instruction as needed.