Magic Marker Rhetoric Worksheet
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Magic Marker Rhetoric Worksheet
The Case of the Vanishing Markers
On Friday morning, the art club’s box of twelve bright markers stood open on the supply table. By recess, the box was empty. The school art contest began at noon, and the club needed the markers to finish its welcome banner. Carlos, the club’s careful materials manager, checked the sign-out sheet. It showed that no one had borrowed the markers. She counted the empty marker caps: there were twelve, one for each marker. Near the table, she spotted a thin blue streak that led toward the storage closet. “I’ve organized this supply cabinet every week since September,” Carlos said. “I know where these markers belong, and I didn’t move them.” Her calm voice made the other club members listen. Theo followed the blue streak. It stopped beside a stack of paper, where a small, damp note read, “Banner supplies—closet.” Behind the paper sat the marker box. Theo had moved it there to keep it safe while he wiped spilled paint from the table. He had forgotten to tell anyone. “I’m sorry,” Theo said. “I should have left a note where everyone could see it.” The club still had time to finish the banner. Carlos suggested, “Let’s use the markers now. If we work together, we can finish before the noon contest begins.” Everyone agreed. As they colored, Carlos added, “We have twelve markers and six people. If we share two markers each, no one has to wait.” The team finished just in time.
Investigate the Story
Use the passage to answer each question. For questions about persuasion, identify the appeal and explain the words or details that support your answer.
- Logos
- Ethos
- Pathos
- Kairos
- He wanted to keep it safe while he wiped spilled paint from the table.
- He planned to borrow the markers for another club.
- He thought the contest had been canceled.
- He wanted Carlos to search the storage closet.
- Logos, because she lists the marker colors
- Ethos, because she mentions her experience
- Pathos, because she tries to make the club feel guilty
- Kairos, because she stresses the approaching deadline
- “We have twelve markers and six people. If we share two markers each, no one has to wait.”
- “I’ve organized this supply cabinet every week since September.”
- “If we work together, we can finish before the noon contest begins.”
- Ethos
- Kairos
- Logos
- Clear communication and teamwork can solve a problem.
- The person who finds a clue is always to blame.
- Contests should be canceled when supplies go missing.
- Keeping supplies organized is more important than being kind.
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