Case 10 of 20 · Arguments & Debate

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Straw Man vs Steel Man

🔎 Case Brief #10

🎒 You're at school and something happens that involves representing opposing arguments fairly.

🎯 Your mission

Find the pattern.

⚡ The twist

The loudest argument isn't always the strongest.

What you'll learn · 1 of 2

🧠 A straw man WEAKENS the other side's argument to make it easier to attack.

A steel man STRENGTHENS it.

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.

What you'll learn · 2 of 2

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

4. Check: did it work? If not, try something else!

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

Key idea: Representing opposing arguments fairly

Think about this

🎒 You're at school and something happens that involves representing opposing arguments fairly. 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 representing opposing arguments fairly. 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 representing opposing arguments fairly
2Apply arguments & debate in real situations
3Build habits of arguments & debate

Words to know

Disagree: Thinking something different
Agree: Thinking the same thing

Solve the case · 1 of 3

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1 of 3

What is the main idea of representing opposing arguments fairly?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

Solve the case · 2 of 3

Case 2

2 of 3

How can you apply arguments & debate in daily life?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

Solve the case · 3 of 3

Case 3

3 of 3

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 representing opposing arguments fairly 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: In your next disagreement, repeat back what the other person said before replying.

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

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