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High school writing-expository worksheets for Easel
Persuasive Appeals Activity with Pathos, Logos, and Ethos
Make pathos, logos, and ethos memorable with this fun design-a-billboard activity! Students choose any product or brand to advertise, and they brainstorm emotional, logical, and credible methods of promoting the product. They then design a billboard to include these rhetorical appeals!This product includes the following:✅ Teacher tips page to get you started✅ Brainstorming Sheet ✅ Billboard Design Sheet ✅ Rhetorical Appeals Handout Make the rhetorical appeals fun and memorable with thi
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6th - 9th
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Also included in: Public Speaking Bundle
Fun Persuasion Activity - Rhetoric & Persuasive Writing for Middle & High School
This fun persuasion activity can be used as a game to practice persuasion techniques. Students will “sell” a random object to a random fictional group, using rhetorical appeals, rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they craft their argument and decide on an angle for persuasion. This activity promotes team-building and speaking skills!*************************************************Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:★ Brainstorming Guide & Writing Page (2 Pages) so
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7th - 10th
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Persuasive Appeals Activity | Break Up Using Ethos, Logos, and Pathos
Practice using ethos, logos, and pathos as your students write hilarious (and persuasive) breakup letters for their significant others.Do the persuasive appeals sound like a bunch of Greek to your students? I mean, technically, they are Greek, but ethos, logos, and pathos are much more relatable than kids might think! This activity helps students relate to the persuasive appeals by guiding them through the process of writing a breakup letter with ethos, logos, and pathos.What's included?
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7th - 9th
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 versionsintroduction to argumentreview of fact & opiniondefinition of termsfinding examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in advertisinganalysis of how writers use ethos, pathos, and logoscreative writing pro
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6th - 10th
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Fun Persuasive Writing Activity Using Rhetorical Appeals & Devices
Practice argumentative writing & persuasive appeals with a fun persuasion game: Writing a Fictional Complaint Letter. Students will use rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they create the story behind a faulty object bought with unexpected results!*************************************************Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:★ Brainstorming Guide & Writing Page (2 Pages) so that students can purposefully plan to pe
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7th - 10th
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In-Text Citation Practice - Citation Machines
This resource will assist your students in practicing MLA in-text citations. This will also help them integrate and explain quotes using the I.C.E. method. **Teachers - you will need to choose articles for your students to read based on the worksheet's activity. However, the topic is common. I left this open, so teachers can choose which grade level to use this for.**
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Thesis Statement Mini-lesson - Argumentative Essay
These worksheets will help students understand the formula to creating a strong thesis statement for an argumentative essay. The directions are clear and simple to understand; just print and go!Here is what is included:★Worksheets (3 pages)★Answer Key Thank you so much for stopping by my store. I hope you are enjoying my products. I appreciate you providing feedback and you even earn free TPT credits every time you do!Also, follow me and be notified when new products are uploaded.If you have a
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6th - 12th
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Writing Editing & Revising Rough Draft to Final Draft Checklist
Writing Editing & Revising Rough Draft to Final Draft ChecklistThis Writing Editing & Revising Rough Draft to Final Draft Checklist is the perfect writing checklist for ANY grade! Students check for capitalization, punctuation, correct spelling, and more! This checklist also requires students to...Read their essay out loud to make sure it makes sense ✓Take out any words or phrases that don't sound right ✓Replace boring adjectives with more exciting ones ✓Check for subject-verb agreement
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K - 12th
How to Write a Thesis Statement Exercise | Printable | Digital | Easel
Thesis statement writing is easy once you know how. One of the most difficult aspects of writing essays about literature is getting started. So often, students will just sit and stare at their blank sheets of paper because they do not know how to begin. This resource will help students develop a thesis statement and is perfect for distance learning.If given enough practice writing thesis statements, students will be confident about how to begin their essays and will have a head start on organizi
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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The Writing Process - The Stages of Writing - Essay Writing Introduction Lesson
Teaching how to Identify and use The Writing Process - The Stages of Writing has never been easier! This lesson includes an introduction and thorough explanation of each step of the process and its role in writing. From the struggling writer to the advanced writer, this resource offers something for everyone. The no prep lesson can be used in class or assigned for distance learning as independent student work with Google™ Links provided. The step-by-step guided note-taking can be presented as
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9th - 12th
MLA Format Practice: Works Cited Entries | MLA 9th Edition | PDF
Teaching MLA Format and Works Cited entries can be daunting for even the most dedicated teachers! These practice activities help students learn the elements of Works Cited entries before you embark on a research paper.Students will practice finding information on three types of sources:1. Website2. Online Encyclopedia (Britannica)3. Primary SourceConvenient reference tools save you time and help your students take ownership of their own writing:✅ Quick-Reference Guide to MLA Format and Formal Wr
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8th - 10th
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Also included in: Writing a Research Paper | MLA Format| Paraphrasing Bundle | Printable
Fun Persuasion Activity Using Rhetorical Appeals & Rhetorical Devices
Practice using rhetorical appeals and rhetorical devices with a fun persuasive writing activity: creating a "pitch" to save a "silly" law. Students will use persuasive writing techniques as they convince their audience that this law should remain in effect.*************************************************Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:★ Brainstorming Guide & Writing Page (2 Pages) so that students can purposefully plan to persuade their target audience (lawmakers and citizens) a
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7th - 10th
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Vague and Ambiguous Pronoun Reference: Mini Unit, Distance Learning Compatible
Vague and Ambiguous Pronouns contribute largely to immature writing among middle and high school students. This mini unit will train students to identify, eliminate, and replace these vague pronoun references. The packet includes a complete lesson, practice examples, 2 worksheets, and answer keys. After completing this lesson, your students will begin to recognize and revise their own errors, sending vague and ambiguous pronouns to their grave. This product is available to modify for Google d
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6th - 10th
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Real World Writing Prompts and Life Connected Topics for Middle School ELA
Do you want to be the best teacher? Ready to dive into the ocean of real world writing prompts and topics? ✍️ Imagine your students boldly stepping into the realm of real-life writing challenges, armed with quills of insight and scrolls of strategic prowess. Your mission of shaping savvy communicators is about to take flight. These activities aren't just activities; they're passports to a world where writing isn't just a task – it's a tool to navigate the twists and turns of life's grand advent
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7th - 9th
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Also included in: 50% OFF Real World Writing Activity Packet, Real Life Worksheets Bundle
READ & RESPOND w/ RACE STRATEGY Middle School Science Independent Close Readers
Teachers can use these ten exciting worksheets to improve reading comprehension skills and have students learn about science topics/history at the same time. Covers the systems of the human body, exploring the circle of life, invertebrates and vertebrates, the invention of the steam engine, and more.I've also included two bonus resources. One is a vocabulary activity that tasks students with researching unknown domain-specific vocabulary and sharing it with classmates. It's easily adaptable. The
Grades:
7th - 10th
Transition Words Activities
This transitions workshop teaches students when, where, and how to use transitions. It focuses on transitioning before presenting evidence and elaboration, which helps students master academic writing, such as: argumentative, informational, and constructed responses. Additionally, this workshop uses procon.org articles to help students learn how to supply evidence and elaborate on that evidence. Activities Include:Students supply transitions to existing evidenceStudents elaborate on existing evi
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6th - 9th
Exercises on Redundancies, Parallel Structure, and Variety
Do your students understand the importance of word choice and sentence structure in creating coherent essays? With these worksheets, students will begin to recognize redundancies, faulty parallel structure, and lack of sentence variety. They will be able to rewrite problem sentences to make them more effective.The exercises can easily be incorporated into a lesson on essay revision. Answer keys are included.Check out these related products:Practice With TransitionsSuggested Activities for Senten
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9th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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Also included in: Grammar Bundle
Writing Prompts: Agree or Disagree PRINT and EASEL
This resource includes writing prompts/discussion activities that run the gamut from Classroom Rules to Fashion. Others are: the Environment, Honesty, Study Habits and Motivation, Discrimination, and Advertising. Please see my Free product for an eighth topic - Education. Each topic has nine statements on a chart that students can record their answers. Designed as group work but could be done individually. Great writing prompts for middle and secondary students. Excellent for secondary or
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7th - 10th, Adult Education
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How to Write a Conclusion Paragraph
This mini-lesson is all you need to teach your secondary students how to write a conclusion paragraph. Written especially for the secondary student, it is straight-forward, broken down and written in a way they will understand. This starts with a lesson and then has worksheets for students to follow and will take 1 - class or less depending on the level of your students and your class time. You can teach the lesson then have them complete the worksheets or, all the information is in the lesson i
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9th - 12th
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Fact and Opinion Class Handout and Worksheet / Easel Activity / Printable
This Fact and Opinion Class Handout and Worksheet set is designed to help students, grades 5 to 10, review and identify fact and opinion statements. Get students ready to evaluate information they receive on a daily basis. Additionally, the handout is beautifully designed to appeal to students. Discuss what is fact and opinion, bias, credible, fact and opinion misconceptions and much more. This Fact and Opinion Class Handout and Worksheet Set contains:Class Note / Handout - subheadings include:U
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5th - 10th
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Practice With Transitions
This Power Point presentation outlines 10 categories of transitional words and their functions. It also gives word lists for and examples of each category. Exercises for student practice and answer keys are included.Other products you may find useful:Sentence FluencyMerry Mix-Up Paragraph OrganizationClick on this link to view and download free products from my store. These will give you an idea of the quality of my work. Dianne Mason’s Free ProductsClick on the green star next to my picture on
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10th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Also included in: Grammar Bundle
First Day Writing Assignment - CCSS: 3 Topics
Since writing is an integral part of my teaching, I like to obtain an idea of each student's writing skills the very first day of school in September. Once we review the Syllabus for the class, I give students this assignment. Not only does it help me to gauge how to focus the writing elements we will need to cover, but it also serves as a smooth transition for the students from the summer break to the new school year.I also like how this assignment gets the students thinking in an analytic ma
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5th - 12th
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High School Reading Comprehension Passage and Questions | COVID 19
Your kids will love this quick lesson plan for teens about safety concerns surrounding COVID! This easy to use high school reading comprehension passage and questions will give a quick opening to allow for class discussion. Plus, this printable worksheet may be used as a printable or on the computer as a digital resource.Click here to save about 30% off the price of individual resources with the purchase of High School Reading Passages.Click here to save 25% off the price of the purchase of indi
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8th - 11th
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Also included in: High School Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Bundle
FREE Warm-up, Discussion, Writing Prompt Activity - Education PRINT and EASEL
Free product - one of a series of classroom discussion activities - "Agree or Disagree?" - students have the opportunity to work in groups, pairs, or individually to discuss or write about ten statements on a topic.Great as writing prompts too and for conversation opportunities in ESL classrooms.Please see my store for the complete set of seven Agree or Disagree topics which can be viewed here:Set of 7 Agree or Disagree Writing Prompts or Discussion Points
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7th - 12th, Adult Education
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