Case 13 of 20 · Arguments & Debate
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🔎 Case Brief #13
👫 You and your friend disagree about something.
🎯 Your mission
Decide who is right.
⚡ The twist
The loudest argument isn't always the strongest.
What you'll learn · 1 of 3
🧠 Watch for: Ad hominem (attacking the person), Straw man (misrepresenting the argument), Red herring (changing the subject), Appeal to emotion (using feelings instead of facts).
What you'll learn · 2 of 3
Understanding catching reasoning errors in debates is one of the building blocks of strong thinking.
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 · 3 of 3
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: Catching reasoning errors in debates
Think about this
👫 You and your friend disagree about something. How can catching reasoning errors in debates help you figure out who's right — or if you're BOTH a little right?
How a thinker does it
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👀 What Do I See?
Look at the problem about catching reasoning errors in debates. 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 catching reasoning errors in debates
- 2Apply arguments & debate in real situations
- 3Build habits of arguments & debate
Words to know
- Reason
- The 'why' behind what you think
- Agree
- Thinking the same thing
Solve the case · 1 of 3
Case 1
1 of 3What is the main idea of catching reasoning errors in debates?
Solve the case · 2 of 3
Case 2
2 of 3How can you apply arguments & debate in daily life?
Solve the case · 3 of 3
Case 3
3 of 3Good critical thinkers always:
Nice work!
You got 0 of 3 right.
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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 catching reasoning errors in debates 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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