Vocabulary
The long-term rise in Earth’s average temperature due to human activities.
Global warming
Classify it in ethos, pathos or logos:
"As a climate scientist with 20 years of experience, I urge action."
Ethos
If global temperatures _____ (continue) to rise, sea levels _____ (rise) dramatically."
A summary must be longer than the original text.
False
Public education campaigns aim to increase this about climate issues.
Classify it in ethos, pathos or logos:
"It is the most urgente matter. If we don’t act, coastal cities will drown by 2100."
Pathos
"If we _____ (not reduce) emissions now, future generations _____ (face) severe consequences."
Do not reduce / will face
A manifesto is a formal statement of goals and actions.
True
The variety of life in an ecosystem, threatened by climate change.
Biodiversity
Classify it in ethos, pathos or logos:
"Data shows a 1.1°C temperature rise since 1880."
Logos
"If all countries _____ (adopt) renewable energy, carbon emissions _____ (drop) significantly."
Addopted / would drop
Manifestos often use emotional language.
True
The process of reducing or preventing greenhouse gas emissions.
Mitigation
Define ethos, pathos and logos arguments.
Ethos - authority, credibility
Pathos - emotional/vivid language
Logos - logics, evidence based
"If people _____ (stop) using single-use plastics, marine life _____ (thrive)."
Summaries should include the author’s personal opinions.
False
A pledge to take action, like governments promising net-zero emissions.
Commitment.
Create a statement about climate change using one of the logic features (logos, ethos or pathos).
Personal answer.
"If world leaders _____ (take) climate change seriously, they _____ (invest) in green technology now."
Took / would invest
What are the two most important aspects for writing a good summary.
Finding the main ideas and using your own words.