WorksheetsPersuasive and Informational Text Review
Total questions: 36
Worksheet time: 1hrs 2mins
These are the three Greek appeals.
Ethical, Emotional, Logical
Writing, Speaking, Showing
Hubris, Hamartia, Hera
Ethos, Pathos, Logos
Examples of this method of persuasion include statistics, research, data, and facts.
Ethos
Logos
Pathos
"Wear Air Jordans at your next game, and see how high you fly!" - Michael Jordan
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Type of Appeal:
Nearly 25% of all car accidents are caused by drivers using cell phones while driving.
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
Type of Appeal:
Donate just $1 a day to starving children. Make sure no one goes hungry under your watch!
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
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Ms. Crisp has taught here for years. Go to her if you have questions about Centennial.
Ethos
Pathos
Logos
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Describe a problem that teenagers face in their daily lives, and explain how they can overcome it?
Descriptive
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Chronoological
Compare/Contrast
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Identify a societal issue that has been widely discussed in the news, and describe the root causes behind it.
Descriptive
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Chronoological
Compare/Contrast
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Select a scientific phenomenon or a historical event that interests you and write an informative essay explaining it in detail.
Descriptive
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Chronoological
Compare/Contrast
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Pick a historical event that has had a significant impact on society, and describe the sequence of events leading up to the event.
Descriptive
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Chronoological
Compare/Contrast
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Select two movies that share a similar theme, and write an essay that analyzes the differences and similarities between them. Consider the plot, characters, setting, and themes of each movie, and explain how they are alike or different. You may also explore how the movies use different cinematic techniques to convey their messages. Use specific examples from the movies to support your arguments, and make sure to explain the significance of the similarities and differences you identify.
Descriptive
Problem/Solution
Cause/Effect
Chronoological
Compare/Contrast
Today more people are connected to the internet than ever before, not only at home, but also on mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Many of these people now get their news from the internet rather than reading the newspapers. As a consequences, many newspapers have gone out of business.
compare and contrast
description
cause and effect
sequence
Beagles are medium-sized members of the hound family. Beagles generally make good pets because they are intelligent, good natured, and good with children, Beagles are also quite playful and need a great deal of exercise.
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problem and solution
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Electricity can flow through some kinds of materials, but not through others. Materials that electricity can flow through are called conductors. Metal and water are both conductors. By contrast, materials that electricity cannot flow through are called insulators. Plastic, glass, fabric, and wood are all insulators.
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problem and solution
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To make a yummy smoothie, first put some milk into a blender. Then add a banana and some frozen berries such as strawberries and blueberries. You may also want to add some grapes. Next, turn your blender to its lowest setting and gradually increase the speed until everything is blended. Then pour it into a glass and enjoy!
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problem and solution
sequence
Malaria is a serious problem in many developing countries. Thousands of people get sick with Malaria every year. Because Malaria is spread by mosquitoes, one way to help solve the problem is for people to use mosquito nets over their beds. If the mosquitoes cannot get to the people, they cannot infect them!
compare and contrast
description
problem and solution
sequence
This feature explains what the illustration/photograph is. It tells you what you see in the picture.
Glossary
Index
Table of contents
Caption
Located in the back of the book this feature gives the definitions of important vocabulary words?
Captions
Index
Glossary
None of the above
This feature list topics and gives you the page number to navigate to the information. Found in the front of the book.
Index
Table of contents
Glossary
Diagram
This is an example of ____________ text feature? NOTICE THE LABELS added to the picture.
Index
Table of contents
Glossary
Diagram
This is an example of an _______________. Located in the back of a book and gives the page number to a specific topic.
a table of contents page
an index page
a glossary
a title page
