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Rhetorical Devices

December 14, 2024 Comments are Disabled

Hyperbole Worksheet: What is Alliteration? Worksheet: Alliteration What is a Metaphor? Worksheet: What is an extended metaphor? Worksheet: Find the Metaphor Worksheet: What is a Simile? Worksheet: What is Symbolism? Worksheet: What is Imagery? Worksheet: Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning Denotation vs. Connotation Worksheet: What is an Allusion? Worksheet: Can You Find the Allusion? Worksheet: Anadiplosis Worksheet: What is Anaphora? Worksheet: Can You Write a Poem Using Anaphora? Worksheet: What is an Analogy? Worksheet: Parallel Structure […]

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Introduction to Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (CER)

September 5, 2024 Comments are Disabled

When it comes to teaching argumentative writing, I like keeping things simple. Claim, evidence, reasoning (CER) is a simple method that my students seem to grasp the best. I hope it helps! Introductory Video: Worksheet and Activity: Extra worksheets Choose a Prompt #1: Choose a Prompt #2: These worksheets also work great for Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) High school argumentative prompts here: My goal is to create THOUSANDS of FREE resources for English Teachers. If you want […]

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Is a Hot Dog a Sandwich?

September 4, 2024 Comments are Disabled

For many of my students, it is the “silly” questions that yield the best debates. If you are looking for a topic that builds on prior knowledge, and gets student riled up – try this: Is a hot dog a sandwich? I have included a video explanation, worksheet, and additional reading from the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (NHDSC). Video: Worksheet: Additional Reading With Comprehension Questions:

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Introduction to Rhetorical Appeals (Ethos, Pathos, Logos)

August 24, 2024 Comments are Disabled

The following video lesson and packet are designed to teach students the basics of rhetorical appeals. Video lesson: Worksheets Option 1: Worksheets Option 2: More resources on rhetoric: If you want to support me, click on the link below. Thank you!

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Who is the GOAT?

July 2, 2024 Comments are Disabled

Can your students write about their GOAT by using specific claims and evidence? Worksheet: If you like what you see with Tolentino Teaching, you can donate here. Thank you!

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