Persuasive Writing with Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: TV Time!

Turn up the drama and make your argument shine with this worksheet for seventh and eighth graders! This persuasive writing worksheet helps students practice using ethos, pathos, and logos to craft a compelling case for the greatest TV show of all time.

Inside, middle schoolers respond to the prompt by writing three short paragraphs, one for each persuasive appeal. Guiding questions lead learners to think about credibility (ethos), emotional impact (pathos), and logical reasoning (logos) as they build a well-rounded argument. With this worksheet students learn to balance evidence, emotion, and authority in their writing,

This activity strengthens essential persuasive writing skills by teaching students how to choose the right rhetorical strategies for their purpose. It also builds critical thinking, audience awareness, and confidence in construction strong, effective arguments, all skills they'll use across subjects.

For more practice, see Ethos, Pathos, and Logos in Advertisements and Rhetorical Appeals With Ethos, Pathos, and Logos: Pet Rock Mascot.