Persuasive Writing in Pioneer Songs

Identify and explain writing persuasive language techniques in the text of “A Life in the West” 

By: Patricia Finn & Dr. Susan Key
Estimated Time: 40 Minutes
Specific Reccomendation: 4th grade Language Arts

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Lesson Details

Goals/Objectives:

  • Define “pathos” and “logos,” or “emotions” vs. “facts”
  • Identify and explain through writing persuasive language techniques in the text “A Life in the West”

Common Core Standards:

  • RI.4.8: Explain how an author uses reasons and evidence to support particular points in a text

Composers

Russell

Henry Russell

Poets & Writers

Morris

George Pope Morris

Songs

A Life in the West

Henry Russell

George Pope Morris

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