English Language Arts9-12+
Rhetoric and the Rhetorical Situation
By Taylor M.
This 15-slide presentation introduces 9th graders to the core concepts of rhetoric, including rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) with clear examples, and the rhetorical situation (speaker, audience, purpose, context, exigence). It's designed to build foundational analytical and argumentative skills.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this presentation as a 45-minute introduction to rhetoric for a 9th-grade ELA class.
- Discussion question: How does understanding the rhetorical situation help you analyze a text or prepare to write your own?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a graphic organizer that maps out the components of the rhetorical situation and rhetorical appeals.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask students to find examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in a current advertisement or political speech.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
English Language Arts9-12+
Rhetoric and the Rhetorical Situation
By Taylor M.
This 15-slide presentation introduces 9th graders to the core concepts of rhetoric, including rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos) with clear examples, and the rhetorical situation (speaker, audience, purpose, context, exigence). It's designed to build foundational analytical and argumentative skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this presentation as a 45-minute introduction to rhetoric for a 9th-grade ELA class.
- Discussion question: How does understanding the rhetorical situation help you analyze a text or prepare to write your own?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a graphic organizer that maps out the components of the rhetorical situation and rhetorical appeals.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask students to find examples of ethos, pathos, and logos in a current advertisement or political speech.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.