This course will help you teach primary students how to understand and use persuasive language. You will explore how to use videos and documentaries to assist students with identifying how texts are trying to influence their audience.
You’ll learn:
- How to use videos to teach persuasive language and texts.
- How to explore a ‘big issue’ that will make learning English meaningful to Year 3-6 students.
- How to use a range of rhetorical devices, including pathos, ethos and logos.
- How to access free lesson plans and student worksheets.
Primary Teachers
2.5.2 Proficient Level - Know the content and how to teach it - Literacy and numeracy strategies: Apply knowledge and understanding of effective teaching strategies to support students’ literacy and numeracy achievement
3.3.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Use teaching strategies: Select and use relevant teaching strategies to develop knowledge, skills, problem-solving, and critical and creative thinking
3.4.2 Proficient Level - Plan for and implement Effective Teaching and Learning - Select and use resources: Select and/or create and use a range of resources, including ICT, to engage students in their learning
This course may contribute towards Elective PD hours. Visit https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au for more details.
Introduction
Aims and Objectives
Set a Learning Goal
Task: Set a Learning Goal
What is English language for?
Persuasive Language in the 21st Century
Persuasive Language in the Curriculum
The Power of Video
Rhetorical Devices
Understanding Ethos - Part 1
Understanding Ethos - Part 2
Understanding Pathos - Part 1
Understanding Pathos - Part 2
Understanding Logos
Quick Check-In
Task: Quick Check-In
Give it a Go
Teaching Tips
Teaching Resources
Reflect on your Learning
Task: Reflect on your Learning
Your Next Steps
Course Feedback