Language has power. Use the materials in a language arts teaching guide to equip learners with the knowledge of the persuasive techniques, both verbal and visual, that can be used to influence thinking.

Concepts

persuasive techniques, connotation, denotation, tone

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have groups analyze the persuasive devices employed in a politician's speech or in an advertisement
• Assign different techniques to class members and have them craft a cartoon, image, advertisement, or speech that includes that technique

Classroom Considerations

• The 44-page guide is designed to prepare learners for Australia's NAPLAN assessments; however, the information is appropriate for any study of persuasive language

Pros

• Includes information about how to identify and analyze persuasive techniques used in print, photographs, cartoons, and articles

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.3.4 RL.5.4 RI.3.4 RI.4.4 RI.5.4 RL.6.4 RL.7.4 RL.8.4 RL.9-10.4 RI.6.4 RI.7.4 RI.8.4 RI.9-10.4