Case 17 of 20 · Arguments & Debate
Evidence-Based Arguing
🔎 Case Brief #17
🎒 You're at school and something happens that involves using facts and data in debate.
🎯 Your mission
Learn it, then use it.
⚡ The twist
Could a smart person disagree? How?
What you'll learn · 1 of 2
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The best debaters bring EVIDENCE, not just opinions.
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!
What you'll learn · 2 of 2
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: Using facts and data in debate
Think about this
🎒 You're at school and something happens that involves using facts and data in debate. 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 using facts and data in debate. 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 using facts and data in debate
- 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 using facts and data in debate?
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:
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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 using facts and data in debate 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?”
Challenge a friend
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