Year 9
Year 9
Planning techniques: Logos, ethos and pathos
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- In this lesson, we will look at planning techniques that will help us generate ideas as well as produce a balanced and thoughtful viewpoint essay plan. We will do this by looking to the Greeks and learning about 'logos', 'ethos,' 'pathos' and 'kairos'. We will then have an opportunity to start creating a plan using a framework to help sequence our ideas.
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the name of a word that replaces a noun?
adjective
noun phrase
verb
Q2.
Which definition best describes the meaning of 'direct address'?
where you give a counter-argument in your writing
where you put the details of where someone lives on a letter
where you use speech or quotations in your writing
Q3.
If you describe a sentence as 'succinct,' what do you mean?
it is in note form
it is unclear
there's lots of detail
Q4.
"Do not let them succeed!" What type of sentence is this?
declarative
interrogative
statement
Q5.
You must always include the counter-argument in the main body of your viewpoint writing. True or false?
True
5 Questions
Q1.
Which word is Greek for 'the right time'?
ethos
logos
pathos
Q2.
Appealing to emotions would come under which category?
ethos
kairos
logos
Q3.
Which of the 4 categories of rhetoric gives consideration to an individual's character?
kairos
logos
pathos
Q4.
"Our TVs are littered with celebrities and emaciated models who live their lives being famous for simply being famous." Pathos is addressed in this sentence, but which other of the 4 categories is also considered?
kairos
logos
pathos
Q5.
Selecting the right tone for your your piece comes under which category?
ethos
logos
pathos