Can your students write 250 words or more in response to a quote? The purpose of this task is for students to demonstrate a “mind at work.” I believe students need space to “experiment” with ideas via writing. I want students to write and see where their ideas take them. Sample Response (Intro paragraph): Student Response: Find more worksheets here!
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Here is a fun activity to share with students. You can use it as a warm-up, after a test, or a “chill” activity for a rainy day. I have included a video and worksheet. Sometimes I like using the video, and sometimes I like using the worksheet. It depends on the class and situation. Video: Worksheet: Check out similar activities here: If you like what you see, feel free to donate to Tolentino Teaching below:
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Great writers not only support their ideas with evidence and reasoning, but they dazzle readers with their depth of thought. Your students need to choose a quote to respond to, and decide if they agree or disagree with that statement. Students are expected to write 150 words or more. I hope this activity helps! More Argue with Quotes Activities Here:
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The following video lesson and packet are designed to teach students the basics of rhetorical appeals. Here is the video lesson: Worksheet Option #1 (Includes video transcript, questions, and answers) Worksheet Option #2 (Includes only the questions and answers for the video): More resources on rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos):
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