Evaluating Authors Reasoning and Examples

What is it called when an author appeals to their credibility or trustworthiness? 

• Ethos

• Pathos

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

Why would we trust a meteorologist who predicts the weather over an average person? 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.3

CCSS.W.9-10.1

What three things should you think about when you are evaluating information for reliability? 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.SL.9-10.2

CCSS.W.9-10.8

What is the problem with this author's reasoning? 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

What is the main idea of this piece of writing? 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What evidence does this author provide? 

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CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.9B

Be _______________ of all informational writing until the author gives you a reason to trust them.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.9B