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This big new persuasive writing bundle includes six excellent resources to help your students understand persuasive writing and using different rhetorical techniques and appeals and apply that knowledge in real life: Persuasive techniques presentation Persuasive techniques posters Advertisement analysis project Persuasive letter worksheets (digital and printable) Speech analysis stations: Frederick Douglass 4th July speech Guided article analysis stations The bundle includes: a 38-slide presentation with detailed teacher’s notes an engaging interactive Kaboom! game with 60 revision questions 12 posters with definitions, examples and effects of different persuasive techniques a motivating advertisement analysis project that helps student understand how persuasion works in real life detailed ready-to-go printable and digital worksheets for analyzing a persuasive letter a ready-made stations activity for analysing Frederick dogulss ‘What to the American Slave is 4th July’ speech a ready-made stations activity for article analysis PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES PRESENTATION This fully editable 38-slide presentation offers an in-depth look into the most commonly used rhetorical devices, including: alliteration, anecdote, rhetorical questions, imperative, personal pronouns, exaggeration/hyperbole, facts, opinions, repetition, emotive language, statistics and triplets/list of three. The presentation contains information about the definition, examples and effects of every technique. This helps students understand: what the technique is how it’s used in everyday speech and literature and how it helps persuade the reader to agree with the author The pack also includes 8 pages of detailed teacher’s notes. PERSUASIVE TECHNIQUES POSTERS All 12 beautiful and informative posters include the definition of the technique, several examples (from everyday speech and literature) and the possible effects the use of the technique has on the reader (how it helps persuade the reader). The posters are an excellent visual reminder that helps students review and revise the key elements of persuasive writing. ADVERTISEMENT ANALYSIS PROJECT This exciting infomercial analysis project helps students apply their persuasive analysis skills by analyzing infomercials featuring well-known celebrities and familiar products. The project includes: a step-by-step guide a detailed graphic organizer for guided analysis a curated YouTube playlist with 14 carefully-chosen infomercials a grading rubric PERSUASIVE LETTER ANALYSIS WORKSHEETS With these worksheets, students analyze how writers adapt their letters to their target audience and how they use persuasive appeals and techniques. The lesson includes: an original persuasive letter a set of worksheets for analyzing appealing to target audience, use of persuasive appeals and use of persuasive techniques (print and digital versions) teacher instructions detailed answer keys (print and digital versions) A FREE BONUS: My original videos on persuasive techniques: Persuasive techniques playlist Each video contains the definition, examples from everyday life and famous persuasive texts and effects the technique has on the readers. Excellent as exam-prep or simple revision. For more videos focusing on reading and writing skills and exam prep, subscribe to my YouTube channel. If you like this bundle, please leave a review!

This phenomenal bundle provides you with the materials to teach and practice 12 different persuasive techniques, their definitions, examples and effects. The bundle consists of: presentation with detailed information about each of the 12 persuasive techniques (with detailed teacher’s notes) matching cards that enable students to revise and practice what they learned in the presentation Together, these two resources help your students learn about persuasive techniques quickly and effectively. PRESENTATION For successful argumentative writing and analysis, students need to be very familiar with persuasive devices. This fully editable 38-slide presentation offers an in-depth look into the most commonly used rhetorical devices, including: alliteration, anecdote, rhetorical questions, imperative, personal pronouns, exaggeration/hyperbole, facts, opinions, repetition, emotive language, statistics and triplets/list of three. The techniques are organized into a simple, easy-to-remember acronym: A RIPE FOREST. The presentation contains information about the definition, examples and effects of every technique. This helps students understand: what the technique is how it’s used in everyday speech and literature and how it helps persuade the reader to agree with the author The pack also includes 8 pages of detailed teacher’s notes. MATCHING CARDS Understanding the definitions, examples and effects of different persuasive techniques can be difficult and confusing. Students often struggle to grasp these concepts and apply that knowledge in their own writing and analysis. This set of matching cards that can be used for revision and practice is an excellent way to your students build a strong foundation in understanding how different persuasive devices work. The set focuses on the following persuasive techniques (contained in the acronym A RIPE FOREST): alliteration anecdote rhetorical questions imperative personal pronouns exaggeration/hyperbole facts opinions repetition emotive language statistics triplets/list of three The set consists of: 12 technique cards 12 definition cards 36 example cards (three for each technique) 27 effects cards (some effects can apply to several different techniques)

Using advanced words for describing how people look can be a challenge for ESL students. They often resort to familiar, but very simple words to describe appearance. But now you have a ready-made solution to that problem! To boost your learners’ vocabulary for describing appearance, use this bundle which contains revision and practice activities for a wide range of vocabulary for describing appearance, including facial features, skin, build, hair and hairstyles, clothes and accessories. The bundle includes: a presentation and matching cards game with high-quality photos that student can describe to practice the new vocabulary a guessing game that will helps student practice target vocabulary, speaking and listening skills and grammar, all while having fun The presentation With excellent visuals and key words, this presentation will help your learners take that step forward and move away from simple, everyday vocabulary towards more nuanced and native-like expressions. The game This interactive game is an excellent way to combine vocabulary learning with practicing speaking and listening skills and grammar. The game is based on a ready-made inclusive presentation that presents high quality images of people from different backgrounds. Your students will ask and answer questions about the people in the photos, pay attention to even the slightest details and practice incorporating high-level, nuanced vocabulary into their everyday conversations and writing. Finally, and perhaps most importantly, with this bundle, you will be able to teach about describing people with a resource that promotes diversity by including people of different races, religions, ages and abilities. If you like this product, please leave a review.

This comprehensive bundle offers everything you need for teaching your students how to write film reviews: the review writing presentation focuses on genre conventions of reviews, the audience, purpose, language and structure of reviews in general the film vocabulary presentation gives definitions and examples of different words and expressions used for describing and evaluating movies **Review writing presentation (text features, language, structure) ** There is a lot that goes into writing a review, and it can be hard to find a comprehensive resource that covers all the basic elements of this type of text, include genre conventions and text features, language characteristics and typical review structure. Well, this presentation might just be what you’re looking for! With more than 50 slides, it provides in-depth information about various aspects of review writing. The presentation helps student learn about: Text features of reviews: Audience (typical audiences for different types of reviews) Purpose (why we write reviews and how they help people) Tailoring the review to the target audience (how to adapt the tone, content and examples in the review to different audiences) Register (formal, informal and neutral reviews and their characteristics) Subjectivity (how subjective opinions shape reviews) Facts and evidence (the need to corroborate opinions with verified facts and evidence) Audience engagement (how to get and keep the attention of the target audience) Language of reviews: Descriptive language (how descriptive language helps improve the quality of the review) Persuasive language (how persuasive appeals and techniques help improve the quality of the review) Jargon and specialist terminology (when and why they may be used) Vivid verbs and adjectives (how they help make the review more informative and persuasive) Evaluative lexis (what types of evaluative lexis can be used to express opinions about the subject of the review) Structure of reviews: Typical review structure (title, introduction, evaluation and analysis, conclusion, rating) Title (what is its purpose and what techniques to use to achieve that purpose) Introduction (key elements of the introduction and their purpose) Evaluation and analysis (key elements in the main part and their purpose: Conclusion (the purpose and form of a well-written conclusion Learning about these various elements of review writing helps prepare students for their future academic studies and career by helping them develop critical thinking skills, research and communication skills and opinion formation. These skills are crucial for their future careers as they help them form informed opinions based on solid research and articulate them in a clear and persuasive manner. Film review vocabulary presentation Do your students still describe a movie they watched as “good” or “bad”? Reading the same vague and bland movie reviews over and over again is a problem we’ve all encountered at some point, but getting students to write better reviews can be a difficult task. Writing a film review at a higher level requires students to know and use more advanced vocabulary for describing and evaluating movies. This means knowing how to describe the main elements of the movie, including the plot, characters, cinematography, music and visual effects, and understanding how to express positive and negative opinions about different elements of the movie. This 32-slide presentation helps students learn just that, without requiring any additional preparation by the teacher. The presentation includes easy-to-understand definitions and realistic examples that showcase how the given words and expressions are used in film reviews. The presentation focuses on words and expressions for: movie genres general film vocabulary types of movies types of characters describing the plot describing acting describing visual effects and music positive reviews negative reviews

Start the school year off strong with this engaging Back-to-School ELA Bundle — a big collection of interactive, no-prep activities to help your students build connections, feel comfortable, and get excited about your English Language Arts class from the very first bell! Whether you’re teaching middle or high school, these activities are ready to go and easy to implement, helping you create a warm, connected, and academically focused classroom right from the start. What’s Included in This Must-Have ELA Bundle? This versatile pack offers a variety of icebreakers and creative prompts to support classroom community, communication skills, and ELA content from day one. **Four Corners: Getting-to-Know-You Activity ** This movement-based icebreaker gets students up, thinking, and talking. Students pick a corner that reflects their opinion or preference and share their reasoning. It’s a fun, low-pressure way to build relationships and classroom culture. **Back-to-School ELA Discussion Cards **Designed to promote critical thinking and reflection, these ELA-focused question cards work well in pairs, small groups, or class-wide discussions. They touch on topics like reading habits, writing goals, classroom expectations, and personal expression. **Would You Rather: Speaking Icebreaker Cards ** Get students talking with fun and sometimes thought-provoking “Would You Rather” questions. Perfect for warm-ups or quick class breaks, these cards encourage students to explain their reasoning and connect with peers in a lighthearted way. **This or That Game – General Edition ** An easy, no-prep favorite! Students choose between two options and justify their choices. It’s a great way to uncover shared interests and help students feel seen and heard — while having fun! This or That Game – ELA Edition Put an ELA twist on the classic game! Students pick between genres, writing styles, literary elements, and more. A playful way to preview course content and explore student interests in English. This bundle is: Interactive & Student-Centered – Activities that promote movement, conversation, and meaningful engagement Low-Prep & Easy to Use – Ready to print and teach, perfect for busy teachers during back-to-school Flexible & Adaptable – Use for icebreakers, discussion starters, sub plans, or ongoing community building Middle & High School Friendly – Appropriately challenging and age-relevant Enjoyed this resource? Leave a quick review to help me make more quality products!