Unit 6 Review

A theme is ...

• a summary of what the text is about.

• a life lesson the author is sending.

• the topic of the text.

• the character's main problem.

One way you could figure out the theme is to...

• Skim through the story

• Just read the beginning of the story

• Think about what the character has learned

• Read the ending of the story

A __________ is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true.

• Evidence

• Claim

• Counter-claim

• Conclusion

___________is the proof from credible sources used to support the writer's claims.

• Claim

• Argument

• Counter-Claim

• Evidence

What is the claim of this passage?

American high schools should offer classes on stress management in order to better prepare students for the workforce. According to CNBC, 80% of American workers report feeling stressed at work. By teaching students healthy habits for managing stress, high schools would help create a generation of workers that is more relaxed and confident.

• Red

• Green

• Blue

Which sentence is the evidence in this paragraph?

American high schools should offer classes on stress management in order to better prepare students for the workforce. According to CNBC, 80% of American workers report feeling stressed at work. By teaching students healthy habits for managing stress, high schools would help create a generation of workers that is more relaxed and confident.

• Red

• Green

• Blue

Which sentence(s) are the evidence in this paragraph? Check all.

1. Katniss consistently underestimates her competitors in the Hunger Games. 2. For example, upon first noting Rue in the training center, Katniss characterizes the younger girl as a "small yellow flower" (Collins 99). 3. Furthermore, Katniss maintains that twelve-year-old Rue reminds her of a bird (Collins 99). 4. During the games, however, Rue is not delicate like a flower or helpless as a bird; the young girl makes smart decisions that ultimately save Katniss' life.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the evidence in this passage?

Hermione benefits immensely from her friendship with Harry and Ron. After Harry, Ron, and Hermione band together to defeat the mountain troll, the narrator notes that Hermione becomes "more relaxed (Rowling 181). Because she feels a sense of belonging, Hermione is able to release some of her tension and is better able to connect with those around her.

• Red

• Green

• Blue

What is the reasoning in this passage?

Hermione benefits immensely from her friendship with Harry and Ron. After Harry, Ron, and Hermione band together to defeat the mountain troll, the narrator notes that Hermione becomes "more relaxed (Rowling 181). Because she feels a sense of belonging, Hermione is able to release some of her tension and is better able to connect with those around her.

• red

• green

• blue

Directions: Read the following excerpt from an essay. Evaluate the evidence that the writer uses to support the claim. Does the author provide evidence to support the claim?

A growing number of researchers are learning the benefits of bamboo. It can be used instead of wood for paper. Beautiful green stalks set this plant apart from others. Bamboo is the perfect alternative to traditional wood. New laws should be created to enforce the use of bamboo instead of wood in paper products.

• Yes

• No