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LEARNING TO THINK LOGICALLYStandards: 8E1b.2: Analyze text that uses proposition (statement of argument) and support patterns. Example: Read and analyze the organization of “pro” and “con” editorials on a topic of interest in USA Today. In each, decide if the argument is simply and clearly stated. Decide if there are at least three major points in support of the argument, with the strongest argument given first.8E1b.3: Analyze the structure, format, and purpose of informational materials. Example: … newspapers, …, and public documents.8E1b.8 Make reasonable statements and draw conclusions about a text, supporting them with accurate examples.8E2b.5: Write persuasive compositions that: a. Include a well-defined thesis that makes a clear and knowledgeable appeal. b. Present detailed evidence, examples, and reasoning to support effective arguments and emotional appeals. c. Provide details, reasons, and examples, arranging them effectively by anticipating and answering reader concerns and counterarguments. Example: Using the research completed on public transportation write a persuasive letter to the mayor on why the community should or should not invest more resources into public transportation.Logic versus Emotional Appeal in Argument and PersuasionPOLITICAL LINKS Articles all groups should look at HYPERLINK "" \h Obama/Romney (red herring, ad hominem, strawman, post hoc ergo propter hoc) Youtube video: ad hominem —ad populum —ad misericordiam Presidential speech – false cause Multiple articles – more slippery slope., Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc, eye for an eye,, ad hominum,, appeal to privilege, denying the antecedent, watchmaker analogy,, Examples: all groups need to look at this All fallacies and more: On left click on select the fallacy and fin yours ALL US THIS Fox News Outside the BeltwayCOMMERCIAL LINKS SUBWAY COMMERCIALS 1: Your task: Define a syllogism, types of syllogism and how to construct them to come to the truth and how “misconstructed” arrives at a non-truth. (Jacob and Cole) Definition Link Do the first section of the cooperative PowerPoint on Google Aps entitled Logical Fallacies to achieve your task. Add slides that 1) defines terms, 2) illustrate, 3) tells types that are correct, 4) gives example of changing the order to “logically” arrive at a falsehood that sounds logical.. Demonstrate using Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc as a logical fallacy. Find an example in the political and commercial realm. Have work cited slidesGroup 2: Fallacy Fallacy, Appeal to Authority, Strawman and Slippery SlopeGroup 3: Personal Incredulity, Appeal to Nature, Ad Hominem and Special PleadingGroup 4: Ambiguity, The Gambler’s Fallacy and Bandwagon, Appeal to EmotionGroup 5: Genetic, False Cause and Loaded Question, Tu QuoqueGroup 6: No True Scotsman, Black-or-White and Begging the Question, Burden of ProofGroup 7: The Texas Sharpshooter, Middle Ground, Anecdotal, Composition/Division Each person in Groups 2-7 investigates two of the logical fallacies. Use the links above or search using the name of the fallacy. Find a definition that you understand or put a definition in your own words. Find one example of how this fallacy has been used by a politician. Then find a commercial that has used this fallacy. Teach your partner about the fallacyAs a pair, continue the cooperative PowerPoint (see Google Aps for cooperative slide)in which you do the following: Title slide with both names on it and the fallacies as the title for your group First fallacy with definitionExample in politicsExample in a commercialSecond fallacy and so on If you have videos on YOUTUBE or other sites, hyperlink.Works Cited slide at the end of the groupBe ready to present your team’s part of the PowerPoint on Wednesday (finish at home if not completed in class). Add the slides you need after the Group Number on the cooperative slide.When you present, each student will present their partners part of the PP to make sure you understand both. ................
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