A free, 2-page differentiated Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) graphic organizer set for lab analysis, scientific writing, and data synthesis.

Full Details:
Help your students master scientific writing with this FREE, no-prep Universal Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER) Graphic Organizer set! Whether you are teaching upper elementary, middle school, or high school science, writing structured scientific explanations can be a challenge. This download includes two printable versions designed to support students at every skill level as they learn to construct well-reasoned arguments from lab data and scientific investigations.

What Is Included in This Freebie?

Page 1 (Differentiated / Scaffolding Version): Built-in sentence starters for Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning to guide beginners or English Language Learners (ELLs), structured boxes for two specific pieces of evidence, and a student self-check box for quick self-assessment.

Page 2 (Advanced / Open-Ended Version): Expanded writing area for multi-sentence reasoning, room for multiple data points, and an integrated Mini CER Rubric at the bottom for instant self-grading or peer reviews.

Why You’ll Love It:

Universal & Curriculum-Agnostic: Use it with any science lab, STEM challenge, reading passage, or data analysis activity.

Print-and-Go: Formatted for standard 8.5" x 11" paper with clean, high-contrast borders that print crisp in black and white.

Differentiated Support: Effortlessly assign different pages based on individual learning needs.

Ways to Use This Resource:

Post-lab analysis and synthesis tasks

Science journal or interactive notebook inserts

Formative assessments or exit tickets

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