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| How to Argue.... Using Fallacies (part II) |
Categorical syllogisms, illicit majors, equivocation, amphiboly, and more... it sounds tricky, but this unit clears away the confusion. |
| How to Argue.... Using Fallacies |
This thorough unit is packed with information about some of the most common fallacies: how to spot them, and how to avoid them. |
| Logic Puzzle 2: School Rules! |
Logic puzzles help improve cognitive skills and deductive reasoning. Challenging (but not impossible!) brain exercises. Includes an answer sheet. |
| Logic Puzzle 3: A Bull in the China Shop |
Logic puzzles help improve cognitive skills and deductive reasoning. Challenging (but not impossible!) brain exercises. Includes an answer sheet. |
| Assignment Sheet - Social Studies and Gardner's |
This assignment sheet (with clear grading policies) transforms any social studies project into a challenging and fun presentation, as students choose the project that best reflects their abilities (as defined by Gardner's Multiple Intelligences). |
| Comprehension: Fallacies (upper elem/middle) |
Five logical errors are presented and explained, then reviewed with comprehension questions and writing prompts. |
| Fable: Aesop and Fitting In (middle school) |
This unit uses the story of the miller, his son, and their donkey as a foundation for talking about fitting in. With imaginative writing and drawing prompts, as well as comprehension questions, this is a fun introduction to Aesop AND a solid lesson on character education and critical thinking skills. Available at four levels. |
| Think and Write: Defining Survival (upper elem/ middle) |
Defining the basics of survival needs, and taking creative approaches to survival situations. |
| Understanding Bloom's Taxonomy (middle) |
Introduces the concept behind Benjamin Bloom's question categories, and helps students understand the different levels as they apply to their lives. This is a great fall/back to school unit! (12 pages) |
| Unit: Conflict! A Constant Struggle (middle) |
This super-sized reading and writing unit introduces the basic categories of literary conflict (man vs. nature, etc.) and presents two summarized stories for students to analyze in terms of internal/external conflict. The unit incorporates vocabulary, critical thinking, and research. |
| Unit: Logic (upper elem/middle) |
From if/then statements to circle sets to syllogisms, this unit is sure to clarify the fundamentals of logical thinking. Includes solid practice questions for each section and an answer sheet. |
| Worksheets: Math and Logic (upper elementary) |
"Carl, Joe, and Greg buy lunch. A hamburger costs $3, a hot dog costs $2, and a salad costs $2.50. Read the details and decide: Who ate what?"
Use math and reasoning to solve the problems on these four pages. |
| Comparing Stories: Braving Peer Pressure (upper elem) |
Rosa and Thomas both have ideas about peer pressure and bravery, but they have different ways of responding. Compare the two stories using charts; answer short questions; make predictions about the future. A good character education lesson. |
| Worksheets: Predicting Outcomes (upper elem/middle) |
Read a brief paragraph, then use supporting details and logic to predict the probable outcome. Three pages and an answer sheet. |
| Comprehension: Tall Tale - Annie Oakley (upper elem/middle) |
Read an Annie Oakley tall tale (based on "Annie Got Her Gun!") and answer the multiple choice questions, then read a true story about Oakley with short answer comprehension questions. Sort fact from fiction in a review worksheet. Think and write about the values reflected in these tall tales. Finally: Write your own Annie Oakley tall tale. A great unit and a fun "women's history month" tie-in. |
| Poetry Comprehension: Kipling's "If" (middle/high school) |
Read Kipling's poem on adulthood, and fill in the missing verbs. Then match the lines to their modern-day equivalents. Finally, discussion (or essay) questions to address the themes of the poem: adulthood, coming of age, etc. This lesson is adaptable to a variety of levels. |
| Worksheets: Math and Logic (upper elem/middle) |
"Reggie baby-sits for three families. Each family has a different number of children. Read the details and decide: How many children does each family have?" Use math and reasoning to solve 12 problems. |
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