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Rhetoric / Rhetorical Appeal Writing: Ethos, Pathos, Logos
<strong>RHETORICAL APPEAL IN WRITING</strong>
As a college instructor for Composition, I have found that most first year college students have never been exposed to rhetorical appeal or they are very confused by the concept. I have tried to develop a visually appealing and straight-forward introduction to the concept of rhetoric that may be used in high school and college courses. (This packet could also be used in advanced middle school courses)
This packet offers your students the following:
27-SLIDE POWERPOINT PRESENTATION WITH VIDEO
–Defines Ethos, Pathos, Logos
– Provides Examples of Ethos, Pathos, Logos
–Challenges students to test their knowledge on Ethos, Pathos, Logos
–Final Video presentation of Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Commercial
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STUDENT NOTES
–Fill-in-the-blank graphic organizer to help students comprehend, practice, and
review Ethos, Pathos, Logos
RHETORICAL APPEAL ACTIVITY
–Instructions for an activity that challenges the students to implement Ethos,
Pathos, Logos within their own commercial advertisement (print or video)
–Ready to use Rubric (one that includes scoring and one that is blank to allow
you to choose your own points per element)
Earth Day Writing Activity: Letter to Our Planet
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A LETTER TO OUR PLANET EARTH:
Earth Day can come and go with some of our students never truly having the opportunity to reflect on the impact they can have with the environment. This letter-writing activity allows them to do so. They are asked to describe some of Earth's greatest natural wonders, how the planet affects our survival as a human race, man's impact (negative and positive) on the environment, and how they can change their daily routines in order to help preserve planet Earth.
There are instructions, suggestions/prompts for each paragraph, a letter-formatting template, and a final draft template included.
Easy, thoughtful activity with NO PREP for you! Recommended Grades: 5th-10th
Grammar Activity: Homophone BINGO! Powerpoint and Bingo Cards
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GRAMMAR GAME: HOMOPHONE BINGO!:
"They're always confusing their "there" with their "they're."
BINGO! Grammar does NOT have to be boring! Make it fun with this engaging Powerpoint-driven Bingo Game to help students learn Homophones. This Bingo Game focuses on the most commonly misused homophones (see below). Can be used for a lesson, a review, or just a fun "Friday Reward Day!"
The game contains 30 individual BINGO cards--Each card includes the 24 homophones and one free space. There are 6 rounds and 72 Questions included in the easy-to-use Powerpoint. Instructions and Answer Key are provided for you.
The Homophones included in this game are:
There, They're, Their
By, Bye
Here, Hear
To, Too, Two
Sea, See
No, Know
Weight, Wait
Right, Write
Hole, Whole
Red, Read
Eight, Ate
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The Outsiders: Class Mock Trial Activity -- Students Become the Characters
THE OUTSIDERS: JOHNNY ON TRIAL:
Mock Trial:
This is one of the most fun, yet academically engaging lessons I have done with my kids. With this activity, they are challenged to go deep into the novel and interact with characterization and plot development.This activity also challenges them to engage their writing, group collaboration, and public speaking skills.
The activity is a Mock Trial for Johnny Cade and his role in the murder of Bob Sheldon. It is the students' job to decide if Johnny acted in self defense or if he is guilty of second degree murder. The packet guides the students through the process of the trial with easy-to-follow instructions which means no prep for you! A grading rubric is also included. (I have noted the duration is two days, but this activity can be extended for longer if needed).
The packet includes the following:
1) Instructions/Note for the Teacher
2) General Instructions and Steps for the students
3) Terminology sheet of basic "Courtroom Lingo"
4) Character Role sheets for the following:
*Johnny Cade
*Ponyboy Curtis
*Randy Adderson
*Arresting Officer (not a true character to the novel)
*Defense Lawyer
*Prosecuting Lawyer
*Judge
*Jury Member
Optional Roles include:
*Cherry Valance
*Marcia
*Dally Winston
*Darry Curtis
5) Jury Member Official "Verdict" Votes
6) Easy-to-Read GRADING RUBRIC
The Diary of Anne Frank (The Play) Lessons Complete Unit Bundle 100+ Pages
**The Diary of Anne Frank (The Play) Lessons Complete Unit Bundle
This is a UNIT BUNDLE for The Diary of Anne Frank: The Play (by Albert Hackett and Frances Goodrich). The packet includes the following: **
INTRODUCING THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK: VIDEO AND ACTIVITY
This introductory activity includes a video presenting ten slides of images related to the Holocaust and Anne Frank’s story. Students will be asked to write down their immediate thoughts and reactions as they view the images within the slides.
TIMELINE UNIT PROJECT
This project encourages student engagement throughout the entire progression of the play.
PLOT ENGAGEMENT: MAKING INFERENCES
Your students will make inferences about the plot based on a short section of the play they are given.
CHARACTER ANALYSIS/CHARACTERIZATION ACTIVITY
This is a deeply engaging activity for your students to not only learn how to analyze/characterize literature but learn how to reflect and grow as individuals through reading.
**VOCABULARY PACKET AND PRESENTATION: **This packet provides a great way to integrate vocabulary and reading comprehension as students are asked to find, define, illustrate, and present their own vocabulary words throughout the play.
INTEGRATING GRAMMAR: Students will use the play to review the 8 parts of speech.
CREATIVE WRITING: Reinventing a Scene: This activity not only helps them to further engage in the play but also allows them to work on Creative Writing.
LETTER WRITING: Letter to a Character: This lesson will help students think critically about how characters are driven by plot.
WORD SEARCH
Word search with character names and terms for review.
** 50 QUESTION UNIT EXAM AND ESSAY**
50 question unit exam that includes 25 multiple choice comprehension/critical thinking questions, 15 character and terminology matching questions, and 10 grammar and vocabulary questions (optional). Answer key provided.
This packet also includes an Essay prompt.
Christmas Holiday Activities for Middle School ELA English: Mad Libs!
Get ready for a laugh…
This Parts of Speech Christmas Writing Activity is based on the popular and fun game of “Mad Libs!” Students LOVE this silly game, and you will too! In this Christmas version, students will rewrite the story of The Night Before Christmas by using different parts of speech:
ADJECTIVES
NOUNS
VERBS
IDIOMS
This activity is one of the most popular products from my store–a student and teacher favorite! If you enjoy this one, be sure to purchase the Valentine’s Day version! :)
Happy Holidays!
The Giver Unit Activity: Mock Ceremony of Twelve for Students
THE GIVER MOCK CEREMONY OF TWELVE:
This is a fun and engaging activity to do with your students as you read The Giver, by Lois Lowry. This Mock Ceremony of Twelve allows your students to actively engage with the novel as they play the roles as citizens of the community.
There is a writing portion of the activity that encourages persuasive writing, as well as a public speaking aspect. The packet includes instructions and a "script" for you, guidelines and worksheets for the students, and job assignments.
If you need an activity to really get them interested in the novel, this is the one!
1984 BY GEORGE ORWELL | Novel Study Activity | Close Reading Worksheets
1984 BY GEORGE ORWELL NOVEL STUDY UNIT READING ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY: Making Inferences Worksheets
This activity can be done early on as students begin the novel. This lesson allows students to dive deep into the text to ignite critical thinking about plot and character. Detailed instructions are included for students making this an easy-to-assign and easy-to-grade activity!
COLLABORATIVE ACTIVITY: The worksheets for this activity can be done individually, in pairs, or in groups! After students complete their worksheets, they will come together as a class to discuss their piece of the novel.
MAKING INFERENCES: Students are provided a definition of an “inference,” and then they are asked to make inferences about the plot throughout the activity.
GUIDED PROMPTS: NO PREP! All of the worksheets in this activity provide the students with engaging prompts to allow them to work through the activity on their own. The only preparation needed is to choose how to divide the chapter or section up among your students. (Easy tip: Write numbers for each page/section, and have the students draw from a hat!)
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The Outsiders Unit Packet: Character / Plot, Mock Trial, Quizzes, Exam
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THE OUTSIDERS UNIT PACKET:
This is a UNIT PACKET for The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton.
The packet includes the following:
1) TIMELINE UNIT PROJECT
This project encourages student engagement throughout the entire progression of the novel. It includes a guideline with instructions for the students, a graphic organizer for note-taking, and an easy-to-grade rubric for you.This can be done individually, in pairs, or in groups.
2) JOHNNY ON TRIAL: A MOCK TRIAL
The most fun you’ll have all year…
The activity is a Mock Trial for Johnny Cade and his role in the murder of Bob Sheldon. It is the students’ job to decide if Johnny acted in self defense or if he is guilty of second degree murder. The packet guides the students through the process of the trial with easy-to-follow instructions which means no prep for you! This activity challenges them to engage their close reading, writing, group collaboration, and public speaking skills. A grading rubric is also included.
4) COMPREHENSION QUIZZES
These are three very BASIC* comprehension quizzes that cover Chapters 1-4, 5-8, and 9-12. These quizzes are just a quick assessment to ensure they are following along. There are ten multiple choice questions per quiz and an Answer Key is included. *The EXAM included in this packet delves more into details and close reading.
5) CHARACTER AND TERMINOLOGY CROSSWORD REVIEW
This is a 20-question Crossword Puzzle with terms, characters, and plot points from the play. Good for summary and review before exam, or just for days when students are silent reading and you get some early finishers.
6) 40 QUESTION UNIT EXAM (PLUS ESSAY PROMPT)
40 question unit exam that includes 15 multiple choice comprehension/critical thinking questions, 15 character and terminology matching questions, 5 true/false, and 5 plot diagram (optional). Answer key provided.
Also included is an Essay prompt that may be used as part of the exam (based on how much time your class periods allow for assessment) or assigned as an individual take-home or in-class essay. A Rubric, a Brainstorming Sheet, an Outline Sheet, and a Final Draft Sheet are provided. (The latter three are optional based on your preference.)
The Outsiders Unit Exam and Essay (40 Questions)
**THE OUTSIDERS 40-QUESTION UNIT EXAM PLUS ESSAY:
40-Question Unit Exam that includes 15 multiple choice comprehension/critical thinking questions, 15 character and terminology matching questions, 5 true/false, and 5 plot diagram questions (optional). Easy-to-read Answer Key.
Also included is an Essay prompt that may be used as part of the exam (based on how much time your class periods allow for assessment) or assigned as an individual take-home or in-class essay. A Rubric, a Brainstorming Sheet, an Outline Sheet, and a Final Draft Sheet are provided. (The latter three are optional based on your preference.)
Middle School English ELA Fun Halloween Activity | FREE Acrostic Poem
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH ELA HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY! ACROSTIC POEM:
Save yourself some time (and sanity!) with this quick “time-filler” for the crazy week around Halloween.
This worksheet provides:
*Definition of an Acrostic Poem
*Example of an Acrostic Poem
*Brainstorming Word Web
*Acrostic Template with the word “Halloween”
FREE Grammar Resource: Parts of Speech Graphic Organizer
FREE Grammar Resource: Parts of Speech Graphic Organizer
FREE Resource! This is a Graphic Organizer for your students to keep in a binder. Included in this organizer is a Definition, Example words, and a blank space for a student example for each of the 8 Parts of Speech.
Christmas Holiday Activity for Middle School English ELA: Letter Writing
Middle School Christmas Activity: Letter Writing (Exploring Cultural Traditions)
This is a thoughtful and engaging activity with the Christmas and other Holiday Seasons in mind.
In the month of December, Christmas is the holiday that tends to take precedence as we count down the final weeks to the holiday break. While many students celebrate Christmas, I think it is important to recognize our students who may celebrate a different holiday. This activity was created in order to give students the opportunity to explore and appreciate other cultures and their traditions.
HANUKKAH
KWANZAA
CHRISTMAS
BODHI DAY
Activity Includes:
Prompts to help students brainstorm how to express their gratitude
Letter Templates to help structure the letter
Facts Sheet with information for Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and Bodhi Day
Easy, thoughtful activity with NO PREP for you!
Have a Happy Holiday!
Christmas Holiday Activities for Middle School English: Crossword & Word Search
**MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY ACTIVITY: CROSSWORD AND WORD SEARCH (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)
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Three fun and easy activities for your students to do before the Holiday Break. The Crossword and Word Search Puzzles include Holiday Vocabulary.
This packet now includes a Multicultural Word Search. Not all students celebrate Christmas, so it is important to be inclusive of all during the Holiday season! I hope you enjoy the updated packet!
CHRISTMAS
HANUKKAH
KWANZAA
BODHI DAY
Happy Holidays!
Middle School English ELA | Christmas Writing Activity: Acrostic Poem
MIDDLE SCHOOL CHRISTMAS & HOLIDAY ACTIVITY: ACROSTIC POEM (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)
Have your students create a Holiday Acrostic Poem using the Holiday of their choice. (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day). Easy-to-read instructions on how to craft an acrostic poem, as well as a short acrostic example provided.
Easy, thoughtful activity with NO PREP for you!
Have a Happy and Blessed Holiday!
Middle School Halloween English ELA Activity | Word Search!
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th MIDDLE SCHOOL ENGLISH ELA HALLOWEEN ACTIVITY: HALLOWEEN WORD SEARCH
Now includes BONUS ACTIVITY!! Create Your Own Halloween Word Search!
Save yourself some time (and sanity!) with this quick “time-filler” for the crazy week around Halloween. Includes 15 Halloween-related words! This activity now includes a “CREATE YOUR OWN HALLOWEEN WORD SEARCH ACTIVITY” with detailed student instructions.
HOCUS POCUS
GHOST
HAUNTED HOUSE
ZOMBIE
TRICK OR TREAT
WITCH
HAYRIDE
COSTUME
SUPERSTITION
BROOMSTICK
PUMPKIN
HALLOWEEN
CANDY
BLACK CAT
OCTOBER
Answer Key provided!
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Middle School English ELA Fun Halloween Activities | BUNDLE of 5!
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th Middle School English ELA Halloween Activities! Bundle of FIVE FUN Activities!
This Packet Includes:
Creating a Halloween Short Story
Crossword Puzzle
Word Search
Acrostic Poem
And a Parts of Speech Fill-in-the-blank Word Story (based off of the popular word game! (Always a class favorite!
Save yourself some time (and sanity!) when the Halloween Holiday week approaches with this packet of four “time-filler” worksheets:
Answer Keys always provided! Happy Haunting!
1984 BY GEORGE ORWELL | Novel Study Unit Activity | Letter to Character
1984 BY GEORGE ORWELL NOVEL UNIT Reading and Writing Unit Activity: Letter to a Character
This is a great lesson to help students think critically about how characters are driven by plot. In addition, this lesson will hold them accountable for their reading engagement. This lesson is also print-ready-to-go to allow for little effort on your part!
For this lesson, students will be asked to write a letter to a round/dynamic character of their choice from the novel (simple definitions of round/dynamic characters provided). This lesson can be done mid-reading or upon completion of the novel. This assignment helps students review the parts of a letter (a skill quickly becoming lost in the age of technology!) by providing them with detailed prompts and a template to help them structure their final draft.
The prompts for each paragraph will help them flush out the following:
Description of character and reflection of self in comparison
Description of a particular moment in the novel that has an impact on their character
Reflection of how character has undergone a change (or if they are still reading–how they think a character may undergo a change)
Optional Fourth paragraph for extra credit/extra reflection
An easy-to-grade rubric and clear, lined drafting paper is also provided!
Middle School English ELA Fun Halloween Activity: "Mad Libs!"
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th English ELA Fun Middle School Halloween Activity: "Mad Libs!"This
Parts of Speech Halloween Writing Activity is based on the popular and fun game of “Mad Libs!” In this Halloween version, students will rewrite a Halloween story by using different parts of speech:
ADJECTIVES
NOUNS
VERBS
and more!
REVIEWS:
“My students enjoyed this resource, and while they were shy to share their stories with the whole group, they happily shared their responses in smaller peer groups. I will happily use this resource next Halloween!”
“This was such a great ELA activity to do with my students before Halloween weekend!”
Easy, thoughtful activity with NO PREP for you!
FREE! Middle School Thanksgiving Writing Activity: Acrostic Poem
**MIDDLE SCHOOL THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES: ACROSTIC POEM (6th, 7th, 8th Grades)
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Have your students create a “thankful” acrostic poem with the words “GIVE THANKS.” Easy-to-read instructions on how to craft an acrostic poem, as well as a short acrostic example provided.
Easy, thoughtful activity with NO PREP for you!
Have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!