Case 14 of 20 · Logic & Reasoning
Logic & Reasoning — Argument Building
🔎 Case Brief #14
👫 You and your friend disagree about something.
🎯 Your mission
Pick the smartest move.
⚡ The twist
If you change your mind, explain why.
What you'll learn · 1 of 3
🧠 Develop your argument building skills with guided practice and real examples.
This scenario builds logic & reasoning abilities step by step, helping you become a stronger, more independent thinker.
Here's how to do it:
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What you'll learn · 2 of 3
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? If not, try something else!
What you'll learn · 3 of 3
You're building your thinking muscles. The more you practice, the stronger they get!
Key idea: Argument Building
Think about this
👫 You and your friend disagree about something. How can argument building 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 argument building. 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
- 1Understand argument building
- 2Practice logic & reasoning daily
- 3Apply thinking skills to real-world situations
Words to know
- Different
- When things are not alike
- Pattern
- Things that repeat in the same order
Solve the case · 1 of 3
Case 1
1 of 3What is the main idea of argument building?
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Case 2
2 of 3How can you apply logic & reasoning 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: You use logic when you figure out which puzzle piece fits, or when you know it's bedtime because the sky is dark!
💬 Talk about it
- Can you explain argument building 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: This week, catch one thing a friend says that doesn't logically follow. Ask them about it — kindly.
👨👩👧 At dinner: “What's the difference between 'feels true' and 'is true'?”
Challenge a friend
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Logic & Reasoning — Argument Building
Pick the smartest move.
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