May 09
Do you want your students to be able to incorporate different persuasive techniques into their writing? Should students be able to make informed opinions about which products to purchase? Do you want your students to recognize different devices used in political advertising? Is the bandwagon persuasive technique effective? This series of posts helps answer these …
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Sep 08
This is the third post in my series on teaching persuasive techniques (sometimes called propaganda devices). In this lesson, we’ll focus on loaded terms—words designed to stir emotions—and explore how they’re used in commercials to influence an audience. To make the lesson even more practical, I’ve also included a short video on using analogies in argument …
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Mar 23
Name-calling is the final post in this series of persuasive techniques. It can include a large number of targets. Name-calling denounces values, laughs at opponents, or puts down ideas. Labels with a negative connotation such as tree-huggers are often used. Slanted language loaded with emotions makes the audience feel uneasy. Advertisements use name-calling when one …
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Mar 09
In Part 2 of the series “Teaching the Persuasive Technique – Testimonial,” 2017 Super Bowl commercials are featured. Many stars came out to promote products. Actors, sports figures, and even Bill Nye the Science Guy promote products. With a 30-second spot costing $5 million, many companies went with big celebrities. Check out these materials for teaching …
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FREE Novel Studies Book Units Blog Posts Literacy Writing Aids for Teachers Seasonal Animated Shorts Writing Enhancing Writing Skills for Upper Elementary Students Explore the Book Units Teacher writing posts to find your go-to resource to help you teach writing to upper elementary students. These articles include a variety of tips, activities, and strategies to …
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Oct 06
If there’s one topic that instantly gets upper elementary students talking, it’s superheroes. Instead of battling their obsession (we all remember the Great Spider-Man Drawing Phase of September), why not harness it for learning? These superhero writing activities turn capes, villains, and secret identities into creative writing gold. I’ve pulled together five of my favorite …
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Sep 15
Getting students to write with purpose, voice, and a clear sense of audience can be challenging. That’s where the RAFT writing strategy comes in. It’s your secret weapon for turning “What do I write?” into “I’ve got this!” Lesson Handout This handout includes all the RAFT examples in student-ready format. Just print and teach. Get …
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