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Logical Fallacies

1. Introduction (10 minutes)


 Begin with a question: "Have you ever heard an argument that sounded convincing at
first, but didn’t quite make sense when you thought about it?"
 Define Logical Fallacies: Errors in reasoning that weaken an argument.
 Introduce Common Fallacies:
o Ad Hominem: Attacking the person instead of the argument.
o Straw Man: Misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack.
o False Dichotomy: Presenting only two options when more exist.
o Hasty Generalization: Making a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.
o Slippery Slope: Claiming one small step will lead to extreme consequences.
 Provide quick, relatable examples for each.
2. Guided Practice (15 minutes)
 Activity 1: Show a short video clip (e.g., a political debate or advertisement).
o Discussion Prompt: Identify and discuss any logical fallacies used in the clip.
o Write student observations on the board under the relevant fallacy.
 Activity 2: Distribute a handout with short arguments containing logical fallacies.
o In pairs, students identify the fallacy in each example and explain why it’s flawed.
3. Independent Practice (15 minutes)
 Application Activity:
o Provide students with a list of topics (e.g., school policies, technology use, or
environmental issues).
o Ask them to write 2-3 examples of arguments that intentionally include logical
fallacies.
o Challenge: Have students exchange arguments with a partner and identify the
fallacies in each other’s work.
4. Wrap-Up and Reflection (5 minutes)
 Class Discussion:
o "Why is it important to recognize logical fallacies in arguments?"
o Discuss how fallacies affect credibility and persuasion.
 Exit Ticket: Write down one fallacy and an example of how it might be used in real life.
Assessment:
 Participation in discussions and activities.
 Accuracy in identifying logical fallacies in examples.
 Creativity in crafting and identifying fallacious arguments.
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Worksheet Template: Identifying and Understanding Logical Fallacies

Name: ___________________________
Date: ___________________________
Class: ___________________________

Objective:

Identify and analyze logical fallacies in arguments to strengthen critical thinking skills.

Part 1: Definitions

Fill in the blanks with your own words:

1. Ad Hominem:

2. Straw Man:

3. False Dichotomy:

4. Hasty Generalization:

5. Slippery Slope:
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Part 2: Identifying Logical Fallacies

Instructions: Read each argument below and identify the logical fallacy being used.

1. "We can either ban all cell phones from school, or students will never pay attention in
class."
Fallacy: _________________________________
2. "You can’t trust what he says about climate change—he dropped out of college."
Fallacy: _________________________________
3. "If we let students have five extra minutes for lunch, soon they’ll demand an hour!"
Fallacy: _________________________________
4. "Everyone at my school says this teacher is bad, so it must be true."
Fallacy: _________________________________
5. "That politician didn’t support our community center project, so they must hate kids."
Fallacy: _________________________________

Part 3: Analyzing Arguments

Instructions: Choose one of the following scenarios and explain why it is a fallacy. Then,
rewrite it to make it a stronger argument.

1. "If we don’t buy the newest textbooks, all the students will fail their exams."
o Why is this a fallacy?

o Rewrite the argument without the fallacy:

2. "That coach’s opinion on school funding doesn’t matter—he’s just a gym teacher."
o Why is this a fallacy?
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o Rewrite the argument without the fallacy:

Reflection:

1. Why do you think people use logical fallacies in arguments?

2. How can understanding logical fallacies help you in evaluating arguments?

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