Use Pathos to Sell a Food Truck Idea
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Use Pathos to Sell a Food Truck Idea" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core W.7.1. A 6th grader who is already steady on opinion writing can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
7th grade grammar worksheet: plan a pitch that stirs warm feelings to persuade a town to allow a food truck by the park. Answer key included. Part of our ethos, pathos and logos opinion writing collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Start with Ethos, Pathos and Logos in Ads so students see the three appeals side by side. Then give one of the single appeal sheets before Balance All Three Appeals in a Speech. Use the answer keys to check labels.
What students will practice
- Students will define pathos as persuasion through feelings.
- Students will name an audience and what that audience cares about most.
- Students will list emotional words and write a short pitch that uses them.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 7th Grade
Standard: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
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FAQ
How do I use this ethos, pathos and logos worksheet?
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Start with Ethos, Pathos and Logos in Ads so students see the three appeals side by side. Then give one of the single appeal sheets before Balance All Three Appeals in a Speech. Use the answer keys to check labels.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Plan a pitch that stirs warm feelings to persuade a town to allow a food truck by the park. The directions on the page read: Pathos means persuading people by stirring their feelings. Read the topic. Then fill in the boxes in order, from Step 1 to Step 5, to plan and write your pitch. An answer key is included.
Can I use this ethos, pathos and logos worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade opinion writing, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What are ethos, pathos and logos?
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Ethos is persuasion through trust in the speaker, pathos is persuasion through feelings, and logos is persuasion through facts and reasons. Ethos, Pathos and Logos in Ads has students circle the main appeal in each ad.
How do you use ethos in a speech?
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Show the audience why they should trust you. Build Ethos to Recommend a Book asks students to say how they know the book and to copy one quote from an expert and one from a reader.
How do you tell pathos from logos?
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Pathos stirs feelings, such as a warm memory, while logos relies on numbers and clear reasoning. Use Pathos to Sell a Food Truck Idea has students list five emotional words, and Use Logos to Argue for a Film Club has them choose facts from a sample data box.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Opinion Writing |
| Standard | W.7.1 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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