Pieper’s Warning

This worksheet leads students through a multi-part exploration of Josef Pieper’s central warnings about language misuse. Learners first explain the true purpose of language in short written responses, then match key ideas like propaganda and euphemisms with their definitions. In the final section, students write an analytical paragraph about the connection between language integrity and freedom. The activity develops critical comprehension, textual analysis, and reasoning skills. It also encourages reflection on how ethical language protects human dignity and democracy.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Analytical Writing

English Language Arts – Interpreting Author’s Purpose

Social Studies – Ethics and Civic Understanding

English Language Arts – Constructed Response Development

This worksheet is part of our Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power collection.