Case 8 of 20 · Arguments & Debate

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Persuade Me!

🔎 Case Brief #8

🎒 You're at school and something happens that involves persuasive reasoning techniques.

🎯 Your mission

Learn it, then use it.

⚡ The twist

Could a smart person disagree? How?

What you'll learn · 1 of 3

🧠 Three ways to persuade: Logos (logic and facts), Ethos (credibility and trust), Pathos (emotions and stories).

The best arguments use all three!

Understanding persuasive reasoning techniques is one of the building blocks of strong thinking.

What you'll learn · 2 of 3

Here's how to do it:

1. Look carefully at the problem. What do you see?

2. Think about what you already know. Does this remind you of something?

3. Try an answer! It's totally okay to be wrong — that's how we learn.

4. Check: did it work?

What you'll learn · 3 of 3

If not, try something else!

You're building your thinking muscles. The more you practice, the stronger they get!

Key idea: Persuasive reasoning techniques

Think about this

🎒 You're at school and something happens that involves persuasive reasoning techniques. Your teacher asks the class to think about it. What do you notice? What questions pop into your head?

How a thinker does it

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👀 What Do I See?
Look at the problem about persuasive reasoning techniques. What do you notice?
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🤔 What Do I Know?
What do you already know that could help? Have you seen something like this before?
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💡 What's My Idea?
Think of an answer. Can you think of a second one too?
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⭐ What Did I Learn?
Check your answer. Was it right? What did you figure out? Tell someone!

Remember

1Master persuasive reasoning techniques
2Apply arguments & debate in real situations
3Build habits of arguments & debate

Words to know

Agree: Thinking the same thing
Disagree: Thinking something different

Solve the case · 1 of 3

Case 1

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What is the main idea of persuasive reasoning techniques?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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Case 2

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How can you apply arguments & debate in daily life?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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Case 3

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Good critical thinkers always:

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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🌍 Why this matters: People use arguments debate skills at home, at school, and at work. Every time you practice, you're getting ready for the future!

💬 Talk about it

Can you explain persuasive reasoning techniques to a friend using your own words?
What was the most interesting thing you learned today?
Draw a picture of what you learned and show it to someone!

🏆 Try this week: Pick a topic you feel strongly about. Try to argue the opposite side.

👨‍👩‍👧 At dinner: “When is it OK to disagree — and how?”

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