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Fun Persuasive Writing Activity Using Rhetorical Appeals & Devices

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This was one of the best activities to do with my class. They hate writing (for some reason), but they LOVED coming up with a story to tell customer service. They were engaged and laughed with each other (and didn't default to their phones)!
Great lesson! The students really loved it because they get to be creative and really showcase their writing and persuasive skills.
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Description

Practice argumentative writing & persuasive appeals with a fun persuasion game: Writing a Fictional Complaint Letter. Students will use rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos), rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they create the story behind a faulty object bought with unexpected results!

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Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:

Brainstorming Guide & Writing Page (2 Pages) so that students can purposefully plan to persuade their target audience (customer service) and write a thoughtful letter of complaint.

Writing Style & Persuasive Moves Checklists (2 Pages) so that students can keep track of the strategies they use and/or self-reflect.

One-Point Rubric (1 Page) so that students can self-assess and so that you can provide helpful feedback.

Four Sets of Task Cards (160 Pages): 40 "Random Objects," 40 "Product Problems," 40 "Results," and 40 "Compensation" so that you have a variety of options for students and can re-use the game!

Teacher Notes (1 Page) so that you have instructions and tips for using this assignment with students at your fingertips.

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This resource is helpful for:

★ Teachers who are looking for a fun way to have students practice persuasion, argumentation, and use of rhetorical appeals and devices.

★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made resources.

★ Teachers who love to innovate and try new things!

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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.

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