Ethos Pathos Logos Unit Plan: Worksheets, Fun Activities, Bundle Rhetoric, Notes

SAVE 25% OFF with this 8-week Ethos Pathos Logos Mega Bundle. Strengthen your middle and high school student’s rhetorical analysis, argumentation, communication, and persuasive writing skills with a variety of fun and engaging activities that teach argumentative writing. This bundle differs from other Ethos, Pathos Logos Unit Plans because each activity was created to intentionally bring fun into the classroom. this unit plan is a collection of all of my BEST SELLING ETHOS PATHOS LOGOS ACTIVITIES.

This bundle of rhetorical appeals resources includes EVERYTHING you need to introduce your students to Aristotle’s three rhetorical appeals: ethos, pathos, and logos. Over 7-8 weeks, students participate in numerous collaborative, creative, and fun activities that teach them how to identify ethos, pathos, and logos in their world. Students are also introduced to numerous rhetorical strategies during this unit. With practice, students begin to utilize ethos, pathos, and logos as well as the rhetorical strategies learned in their writing. Your students will become masters at working with ethos, pathos, and logos and their persuasive writing skills will dramatically improve throughout this unit. Each activity included in this ethos pathos logos unit plan builds off of the previous one so that students gradually strengthen their rhetorical analysis skills in measurable and meaningful ways. Each activity in this unit plan is meant to keep your students engaged and excited about their learning so activities are highly collaborative, get students moving around the room, and also provide students with ample opportunities to be creative. 

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THIS BUNDLE: 

Ethos Pathos Logos Notes: Unit Slideshow and Note-taking Guide: 

This 52-page editable and engaging Google Slideshow introduces students to Aristotle and each rhetorical appeal: ethos, pathos, and logos. While students learn about each rhetorical appeal, they are kept engaged by taking notes in their note-taking guide. The note-taking guide provides them with opportunities to reflect on their learning and collaborate with their peers. My students enjoy this introduction to ethos pathos logos because the slides include engaging and relatable pictures, advertisements, and examples that intrigue them to learn more. The slideshow also includes interesting video clips and interactive activities that help students differentiate between ethos pathos logos while also connecting the content to their own lives.  This activity will take 2-3 days to complete in your classroom depending on your classroom needs. 

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Ethos Pathos Logos Worksheet: Scavenger Hunt:

This ethos pathos logos worksheet provides students the opportunity to practice working with ethos pathos logos outside of the English classroom. This activity is meant to be assigned for homework. Students look for examples of each rhetorical appeal in their everyday lives and track these examples within this ethos pathos logos worksheet.  Students are asked to track the 3 appeals used by their teachers, peers, friends, and families, and do so on a structured printout ethos pathos logos worksheet. Students must gather two examples of appeals to ethos, pathos, or logos from each class period (outside of your class period), as well as two appeals they hear during lunch, while at home, and/or during sports practice/after-school activities. They will track these appeals over one to two weeks. This is a fun ethos pathos logos activity for students and each of my class periods report having enjoyed the experience. They even shared that they were more engaged in other classes because they were intently listening for ethos pathos and logos. ;) Plus, this activity helps students make the connection that rhetorical appeals exist in their own lives. 

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Ethos Pathos Logos Activity Fun Group Commercial

This is a fun ethos, pathos, and logos group activity that you and your students will love! During this activity, students will review ethos, pathos, and logos through group discussion and by watching a humorous commercial. Next, students will be placed in groups and they must work together to create a commercial script where they sell an object provided by the teacher. (You hand out random items such as a paper clip, a stapler, etc.) They participate in a brainstorming activity with their peers, then craft the script, and finally present it to the class. This is one of my students’ favorite ethos pathos logos activities because they love how creative they get to be with their group members. You will love this activity because it is highly structured so that students accomplish rigorous tasks while having fun. If you are in the middle of an ethos, pathos, and logos unit and need a fun and exciting activity to liven up the unit, then this is the lesson for you. I guarantee that you and your students will share a lot of laughs as students present their commercials to the class. They always have a lot of fun with it! What I love about this activity is that students not only gain a better understanding of Aristotle’s rhetorical appeals but also practice public speaking skills in a low-stress environment. 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was awesome! I customized it a bit to fit my classes' needs but regardless, they had so much fun and now understand the difference between ethos, pathos, and logos a bit more." -Amina D.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Students loved this assignment. I did modify it a bit for my schedule. They were almost all engaged and participating. I heard good discussions and great creativity as I went around the room helping groups. My admin happened to come in during the workday on this activity. Needless to say, I received a very positive review." -Smart Savvy Secondary (TPT Seller)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Students loved this activity! Even my quiet ones really got involved. The items I assigned were so random that they really had to think and collaborate to get there. " -Amy L.

Ethos Pathos Logos Unit Slideshow + Stations Activities + Note-Taking Guide 2 

This Ethos Pathos Logos Unit Slideshow includes 70 slides that teach students about different rhetorical strategies while also continuing to deepen their understanding of how to effectively use ethos, pathos, and logos in their own writing.  Students complete a note-taking guide while learning about the new rhetorical strategies. Students practice using anaphora, anecdote, parallel structure, rhetorical questions, and more. Within this slideshow, students review 4 different speeches and complete close reading activities on each speech transcript to identify how the speaker uses rhetorical appeals and strategies to convey their messages. Also, two fun station rotation activities get students up and moving around the room while practicing working with ethos, pathos, and logos. Students enjoy these activities because they are provided with an opportunity to collaborate with their peers.  5 printable ethos pathos logos worksheets accompany each activity in this slideshow so that students are engaged and actively learning while building their rhetorical analysis skills. Rubrics are included when necessary to streamline the grading process for you. 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best purchase! This unit series will save me so much time." -Melody N.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This is so worth the purchase! Beautiful slides! Very straight-forward. Students were very engaged." -Megan R.

2 Fun Ethos Pathos Logos Practice Worksheets 

These two fun ethos pathos logos activities can be completed in class or as homework and were created to give your students continued practice of identifying and differentiating between ethos, pathos, and logos. Each worksheet makes ethos pathos logos fun because it gets students to connect to their learning: Each prompt is relatable to students' lives and humorous so that students stay invested in each activity. Each lesson has two parts: first students read the statement and determine the appeal. Afterward, they write a rationale to demonstrate their understanding of the appeal. I have found that these ethos pathos logos worksheets are very supportive of my students’ learning of ethos, pathos, and logos because writing the rationale provides them the opportunity to process their understanding in a deeper way. Students are asked to fully explain with evidence from the statement, why that statement is ethos pathos or logos and this step helps them demonstrate mastery of each rhetorical appeal. Rubrics and answer keys are included.

4  Highlighter Practice Activities & Paragraph Writing Activity: Ethos Pathos Logos

 Students closely review four humorous letters written from the perspective of a student to their teacher. In each letter, the student attempts to convince their teacher to put a pause on assigning homework. As your students read each letter, they will highlight appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos in a particular color. After highlighting each letter, students then analyze the effectiveness of each argument by completing a series of analytical questions that ask students to engage with the author's use of ethos pathos logos in a more meaningful way. For instance, students are asked to determine the tone of each passage, support their responses using textual evidence, explore the effectiveness of each of the arguments, describe how the argument can be improved, and more! Every ethos pathos logos activity included is designed to not only help students identify ethos pathos logos but also practice critical thinking to ensure they demonstrate mastery of ethos,  pathos, and logos. After completing each of the four highlighting ethos pathos logos worksheets, students then write a paragraph where they compare the strategies used in each of the four letters. Students determine the most effective argument and back their claims with evidence from each of the texts. This final assignment allows students to synthesize their understanding of ethos pathos logos and demonstrate their learning. Rubrics and answer keys are included.

3 Ethos Pathos Logos Quizzes

This bundle includes 3 multiple-choice, 10-question ethos pathos logos quizzes that include digital and printable versions with answer keys. The included Google Forms version saves you time by instantly grading your students' quizzes upon completion. These quizzes are compatible with Google Classroom. I like to quiz my students throughout the unit to monitor their progress. Each quiz tests students by asking them to identify examples of ethos, pathos, and logos as well as define each appeal and determine its purpose. Many questions provide students with statements and ask them to determine if the statement appeals to ethos pathos or logos. All questions are multiple-choice to make grading quick and easy.

Assessment Option: Ethos Pathos Logos Activity Create an Advertisement Fun Project

This Ethos Pathos Logos creative project is a wonderful activity to use for a major assessment mid-way through this unit. Students love this activity because they practice creating ethos pathos and logos by designing an advertisement on a subject of their choice. This activity also prepares them for the final assessment of this entire unit. Your students will love that this ethos pathos logos activity offers them a lot of freedom and choice regarding how they want to showcase their learning. This project will take about 2-3 class periods to complete. This project includes a detailed slideshow to help you facilitate this project. While you reviews the slideshow, students fill out the 3-page print-out ethos pathos logos worksheet to guide their learning. The slideshow reviews ethos pathos logos so that students continue to deepen their understanding of ethos, pathos, and  logos. After reviewing the content,  students complete an activity where they learn strategies regarding how to create ethos, pathos, and logos. This step helps prepare students for creating their own advertisements. The slideshow is highly engaging and includes numerous ethos pathos logos activities to hold students' attention and have them practice using each appeal so that they become masters at ethos pathos logos before they begin the project portion. Next, students complete a brainstorming activity & outline within their note-taking guide (3-page ethos pathos logos worksheet) This step helps students choose the topic of their advertisement and helps them brainstorm ideas for how they will convey their messages effectively. Finally, students create their advertisements using a digital template provided. Students end the activity with a gallery walk & post-activity reflection/class discussion where they discuss their peers' advertisements by explaining the most effective techniques they saw and why they found them so effective. A detailed and efficient grading rubric is included to support you with the grading process. The rubric was created for quick and easy grading! :) 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “My students had an easier time understanding the rhetorical terms while using this resource. It was overall a very engaging lesson and my students now look for these term in their everyday lives.” -Ashley G.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Highly recommend if teaching ethos pathos logos. Students were engaged and content was exciting and interesting to students. Will be using again.” -Kelly M. 

Ethos Pathos Logos Fun Stations Activity 

This is a student favorite! For this ethos pathos logos activity, students complete a printable ethos pathos logos worksheet as they move to 10 different stations in your classroom. During this activity, students practice identifying if a statement appeals to ethos, pathos, or logos. Once students determine the appeal, they must explain their reasoning within their worksheet. This activity is fun for students because they move in small groups and collaborate with their group to complete the station activity. 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“I just love using stations in my English classroom to either introduce or reinforce certain concepts. This resource did not disappoint the kids nor myself. I will be using it again this year.” — Melanie C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“My students loved this resource! I have a variety of learners within my classroom and those who may not always actively participate loved every moment of this activity/process.”  — Shannon H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“This resource is very comprehensive and visually appealing. I love having a way to engage my kinetic learners. They were very engaged and enjoyed getting to learn in groups.” -Indy ELA (TPT Seller)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“My students are mostly boys this year and are very tactile in their learning needs. This was much more effective than a slideshow lecture! We did the stations in class!” -Angela C. 

Final Assessment: Ethos Pathos Logos Digital Brochure Research Project 

This is the final assessment of this unit. This creative project provides students the opportunity to demonstrate their argumentative writing skills using ethos, pathos, and logos to back their claims. I created this project as an alternative to an argumentative essay so that students could practice writing skills, but in a much more fun way. During this week long project, students create a digital brochure about a topic of their interest. Students complete a planning page outline that has them develop a specific claim about their topic, and they conduct research to back their claims. The 40-page slideshow takes students step-by-step through the project so that they are guided through the entire process. After completing their planning page, students then create a brochure about their research where they must incorporate appeals to ethos, pathos, and logos to prove their claims. Each lesson activity is highly structured so that students are successful when choosing a topic, conducting research, creating their brochure, and editing and revising their brochure. Students enjoy the creative freedom this project allows them and you will be impressed by their interest in creating a professional-looking brochure. :) 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I used this (along with a commercial project) to complete our unit on rhetoric. I appreciate how the slides walk the students through every step of creating a brochure. Excellent value!" -Renee S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students loved this resource! I have a variety of learners within my classroom and those who may not always actively participate loved every moment of this activity/process." -Shannon Hale (TPT Seller)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This was a fun way to continue practicing the skills involved with these appeals. Thank you." -Mama and the Bear (TPT Seller)

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Thank you for the resource. My students really loved this activity." -Christina C

Gallery Walk & Presentation Feedback Form for any Project

This is a great resource I use anytime I have students participate in a gallery walk activity. I value gallery walks in the classroom because they provide a great opportunity for students to celebrate, admire, and learn from the work of their peers. I have students complete a gallery walk after they finish both minor and major visual projects. Since students move freely around the classroom during a gallery-walk, while evaluating a project created by their peers, it can sometimes be a little chaotic! To bring in a bit more structure and learning, while also keeping the socializing to a minimum, I have them complete this chart. This activity is meant to be paired with the Ethos Pathos Logos Create an Advertisement Project and with the final assessment: Digital Brochure Research Project. Plus, you can use it with ANY project your students complete moving forward. :) 

All items in this Ethos Pathos Logos Bundle were created using Google Docs. or Google Slides.

There is a combination of digital and printable activities. The note-taking guide activities are intended for printable use only.

Rubrics and answer keys are included when applicable.

This bundle was created to make your life easier. :) 

The ethos pathos logos activities included in this bundle are vetted by my students in my tenth-grade English classroom. Each activity is engaging and meant to bring FUN into your English classroom. Everything you need to teach a successful ethos pathos logos/ rhetorical analysis unit is included in this purchase!

Happy Teaching!  :)