Author's Purpose in Complex Texts
Learning Objective
I can determine an author's purpose in a complex text and analyze how that purpose influences their writing choices.
Lesson Flow
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Guided Notes
Key concepts students will learn:
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A writer's purpose includes what they are trying to accomplish, who their audience is, and the context in which they are writing.
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According to Aristotle, the three artistic appeals or proofs are logos, pathos, and ethos.
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Logos appeals to the audience's sense of reason, pathos appeals to their emotions, and ethos builds trust in the writer's credibility.
Practice
12 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Find a persuasive article or advertisement online. Identify the author's primary purpose and provide specific examples of how the author uses logos, pathos, and/or ethos to achieve that purpose. Be sure to cite the article or advertisement you are analyzing.”
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