CER3 - My Dad is a Space Alien

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Here's a quick activity to let you show off your CER writing skills. You also get access to several templates you will be using throughout these CER planning and writing activities. Don't forget to share what you come up with in the Padlet at the end.

Let's get started!

Step 1 - Watch the Video

Watch the video (you pick which one). What did you observe? What did you see? Note that there is a handy observation log in step 2 you can use...think of this as an iterative process.

Question: Is my Dad a space alien?

Note: While it would be ideal for you to do this with an actual alien, child, and home visits, it has been simplified for use in a workshop setting.

Step 2 - Formulate Your Observation

Now that you have observed phenomenon, write down what you have observed. No detail is unimportant when it deepens your understanding. Don't be afraid to go back and watch the video again.

Encouraging drawing of what is observed can help focus you on the details.

Get a Copy

Canva template link (log into Canva first)
Google Slides/PPTx copy link (log into Google first)

Step 3 - Craft Your CER

Crafting a CER can be tough! Use this CER tool to help you out.

Running out of time? Want to get AI to assist you?
Skip to STEP 4.

Get a Copy

Canva template link (log into Canva first)
Google Slides/PPTx copy link (log into Google first)

Step 4 - Fine-Tune It with AI

Use AI to do any or all of the following:

Generate a customized Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) set of statements
Create art that describes each of the CER statements (Claim)
Revise or make your CER more concise

Step 5 - Share Your CER(s) via Padlet

Share your CERs via Padlet. Provide the name, chatbot, prompt, and the result.

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