The Island of Dr. Moreau Lesson Plan

Ethos/Pathos/Logos

Kind of Activity:

Classwide Discussion

Objective:

Students will be able to understand the literary tools used in persuasion and apply them to Dr. Moreau's monologue on vivisection.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.9-10.4, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.3

Structure:

Prepare a discussion on ethos, pathos, and logos to introduce the students to these tools of persuasion. A good resource to propel your discussion may be found here: http://www.pathosethoslogos.com/

It is recommended to have a short PowerPoint visual prepared that quickly overviews each mode of persuasion, along with an example of how each mode may be used.

After introducing students...