Rhetoric & Propaganda | Grade 8 ELA

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Lesson plans, teaching strategies, and pacing guide for rhetoric and propaganda analysis instruction

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Visual explanations of ethos, pathos, logos, and common propaganda techniques

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Analyze speeches, advertisements, and persuasive texts for rhetorical and propaganda techniques

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10-question assessment mirroring actual FAST test format with rhetorical analysis passages

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Home activities for analyzing rhetoric in media and everyday communication

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Complete answer keys with explanations for all worksheets and quiz

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Real-World Connections: Help students see rhetoric everywhere - in advertisements, political speeches, social media posts, and even everyday conversations
The Rhetorical Triangle: Ethos (credibility), pathos (emotion), and logos (logic) work together - effective persuasion often uses all three
Propaganda vs. Persuasion: Teach students that propaganda often uses manipulation and half-truths, while ethical persuasion relies on honest evidence and reasoning
Critical Media Literacy: This standard prepares students to be informed consumers of information in the digital age