More Greens Please

Worksheet Description

This Persuasive Writing worksheet is designed to guide students in crafting arguments to persuade someone to eat more green vegetables, using three different rhetorical strategies: ethos, pathos, and logos. Each section of the worksheet is dedicated to one of these appeals, asking students to write a brief argument corresponding to the respective technique. Visual cues in the form of vegetable images are provided next to each section, possibly to inspire thoughts related to the health benefits and emotional or logical appeal of green vegetables.

The worksheet aims to teach students the art of persuasion through the classical appeals defined by Aristotle. By asking for an argument based on ethos, it encourages students to build trust and authority. The pathos section focuses on connecting emotionally with the audience, while the logos section requires the use of logical reasoning. Through this exercise, students learn how to tailor their message according to different persuasive techniques, enhancing their communication skills and understanding of effective argumentation.