Persuasive Argumentative Rhetoric Using Ethos, Pathos, and Logos

Teach real-world examples of ethos, pathos, and logos. Students analyze these rhetorical devices and then practice applying them by responding to a creative writing prompt. Perfect introduction to persuasive writing, propaganda, and media literacy.

This resource includes:

• print and digital versions
• introduction to argument
• review of fact & opinion
• definition of terms
• finding examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in advertising
• analysis of how writers use ethos, pathos, and logos
• creative writing prompt using ethos, pathos, and logos
• analysis of three "In the Wild" ads
• analysis of The Gettysburg Address
• teacher checklist
• complete answer key

You'll be able to teach terms with examples, students will write their own ads, they'll analyze, synthesize, and evaluate. Building critical thinking skills!

Analysis activities can be used as formative and summative assessments.

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Reasons to ♥ this resource:

♥ ready to use -- print and digital options

♥ real-world examples show how we really use these rhetorical devices

♥ prepare your students to read and write arguments.

♥ creative writing prompt draws on higher order thinking skills

What teachers are saying:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I used this both virtually and face-to-face - it was a great way for them to make connections with how they come across (and use) rhetoric every single day!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students are highly engaged and having such great discussion using these activities!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Great resource! It really hooked students -- even the more reluctant learners."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"This resource allowed me to reinforce initial learning that the class had begun in regard to ethos, logos, and pathos. Students had never encountered these terms before, and they themselves asked for more practice after beginning remote learning. What a blessing to find this resource and implement it so easily!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Thank you for creating quality digital resources I can easily use with my students. :-)"

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