In this instructional activity students will decide mathematically how large Hagrid, from the Harry Potter series, is through their reading of persuasive techniques.

A brief explanation of the propaganda technique known as bandwagon, bandwagoning, or bandwagon appeal. Also includes a few questions that people can ask themselves in order to gauge whether or not they are falling victim to this technique.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read an advertisement and some background information and answer questions about comprehension, persuasive techniques, vocabulary, author's purpose, and more. Links to a paired text and paired...

This is a five-page PDF article "Closing Arguments: Strategy, Technique & Style" by Gary Guichard. The article is about how to write a closing argument for a trial; however, these same techniques help students to write effective...

This page lists and explains 18 of the most commonly used logical fallacies. "The name of each fallacy is followed by a brief description and an example from the field of psychology."

In this lesson, students will experiment with word choice as it relates to persuasion.

A lesson plan made for learners to write from various perspectives regarding the same topic. The mentor text entitled The Important Book is used, as students become more familiar with voice, point of view, persuasive techniques and the...

This resource provides good insight on how to structure a well organized effective persuasive essay.

The goal of this activity is to understand how techniques of persuasion (including background, supporting evidence, storytelling and the call to action) are used to develop an argument for or against a topic. Students develop an...

This site is provided for by Ed-U.com. Based on the Greek ideas of ethos, logos, and pathos the writer addresses how to adequately persuade an audience.

Univ. of Mississippi essay outlining the various claims made by advertising and including lots of examples. The author also addresses the mistaken ideas that many students and teachers have about their own immunity to advertising.

Learning the art of smart shopping.

Students are introduced to acids and bases, and the environmental problem of acid rain. They explore ways to use indicators to distinguish between acids and bases. Students also conduct a simple experiment to model and discuss the...

This lesson focuses on appeals to Ethos, When you evaluate an appeal to ethos, how successfully a speaker or writer establishes authority or credibility with his or her intended audience. You ask yourself what elements of the essay or...

This lesson focuses on establishing ethos or credibility. You can establish ethos-or credibility-in two basic ways: you can use or build your own credibility on a topic, or you can use credible sources, which, in turn, builds your...

This lesson plan brings together the rhetorical appeals including Logos, Pathos, and Ethos and how to identify and apply each. Click the Next link for more information.

Explore group dynamics to understand the traits of dominance and effective leadership. Explore the traits of deception and describe instances when leaders use deception and manipulative techniques to persuade others to follow them.

At the end of this lesson, students will reflect on and express concepts and ideas associated with unfamiliar images and art styles. They will increase visual awareness and appreciation for a variety of styles, subject matter, and...

Build your student's vocabulary, word choice and voice by asking them to write from the perspective of a particular character. Lesson plan incorporates the R.A.F.T.S. strategy: role, audience, format, topic and strong verb.

Learners will write for a specific purpose in this cross-curricular lesson regarding our nation's landmarks and symbols.

Excellent definition and discussion of the term "Circular Reasoning," including a couple of very clear examples.