6th Grade ELA Unit 3 Review

What is a claim?

• A claim is a statement on what you are arguing. (Kids shouldn't have homework)

• The evidence that supports your argument.

• The reasons for your argument.

What are reasons in argumentative writing?

• The reasons behind your claim. (Ex. Kids shouldn't have homework because ....)

• The evidence that supports your argument.

• A statement on your side of the argument. ("Kids shouldn't have homework because....)

What is evidence in argumentative writing?

• Statistics, facts, expert opinions, quotes that support your argument.

• A statement on your side of the argument. (Ex. Kids shouldn't have homework)

• The reasons for your argument.

What is ethos?

• Credibility

• Logic

• Emotions

What is logos?

• Logic

• Emotions

• Credibility

What is pathos?

• Emotions

• Logic

• Credibility

What does it mean to be credible?

• A person who is knowledgeable/an expert on a topic. (Example: doctors are experts on medical care)

• A person who doesn't know anything about a topic.

• A person who knows a bit about a topic.

Which websites are credible to use when doing research?

• Websites that end in .gov or .edu

• Websites that end in .com

• Websites that end in .org

What websites are NOT credible when doing research?

• Websites that end in .com

• Websites that end in .org

• Websites that end in .gov or .edu

What is an argument in English language arts?

• An argument is when a writer has a claim that is supported by evidence and reasons.

• An argument is two people screaming back and forth.

• An argument is social media drama.