Identification and analysis of flawed reasoning in spoken and written arguments. Categorizes common errors like ad hominem, straw man, and slippery slope to strengthen critical thinking and rhetorical skills.
An 8th-grade ELA lesson focused on deconstructing digital media messages through the lens of rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) and identifying bias in various online formats. Students transition from passive consumers to critical analysts of news clips, social media, and advertisements.
This lesson equips 8th-grade students with the tools to identify and analyze propaganda techniques across various media formats. Students will investigate the 'Big 7' propaganda devices, evaluate source credibility, and practice 'unmasking' persuasive rhetoric in real-world examples.
A comprehensive lesson for 6th-grade students on the art of rhetoric, focusing on identifying Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in historical speeches and recognizing common logical fallacies.
A 45-minute lesson exploring the origins of superstitions surrounding the number 13 and Friday the 13th, focusing on TELPAS speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills for 9th and 10th grade ELLs.
A comprehensive guide to teaching structured debate, focusing on argument construction, rebuttal strategies, and persuasive delivery for middle and high school students.
A comprehensive 9th-grade lesson on logical reasoning and argumentation. Students learn to build sound arguments using premises and conclusions while identifying common logical fallacies to strengthen their persuasive writing and speaking skills.
A lesson exploring media spin, tone, and loaded language in sports journalism, using LeBron James's 'The Decision' as a case study to help students prepare for their hero/villain podcast project.
A high school English 4 lesson focused on evaluating evidence, rhetorical devices, and vocabulary in context using Chris Hall's 'Will the sugar tax stop childhood obesity'. Includes a professional presentation and a STAAR-aligned assessment.
A high-energy lesson where students become 'logic lab technicians' to dissect the mechanics of persuasion. They will master rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) and identify logical fallacies in real-world advertisements and historic speeches.
A comprehensive test preparation lesson for the Grade 10 Arkansas ATLAS ELA assessment, focusing on synthesis of complex texts, evidence-based analysis, and extended argumentative writing.
This Grade 8 ELA lesson guides students through RI.8.8 by analyzing the structural integrity of arguments regarding mandatory community service. Students will evaluate claim strength, assess evidence quality, and identify logical fallacies using an architectural blueprint theme.
A Grade 7 RLA lesson focused on analyzing argumentative and informational texts using the Texas high-speed rail debate. Students evaluate claims, evidence, and rhetorical devices through the Hillocks method and participate in a Socratic seminar.
