Case 8 of 20 · Arguments & Debate

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Persuade Me!

🔎Case Brief #8

🐘🐁 Would you rather be as big as an elephant or as small as a mouse.

🎯 Your mission

Unlock the thinking move.

⚡ The twist

The loudest argument isn't always the strongest.

What You'll Learn

💬 Let's Think & Play! Touch your head — that's where your brain lives! 🧠 Today's adventure: persuasive reasoning techniques! Here's what we'll do: 🖐️ LOOK at the fun activity below 🤔 THINK about what you see 🗣️ TALK about your ideas with someone ✏️ TRY the challenge — there are no wrong answers! Remember: Thinking is like a muscle. Every time you try, your brain gets STRONGER! 💪 Let's go! ⬇️

Key Concept: Persuasive reasoning techniques

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Think About This

🐘🐁 Would you rather be as big as an elephant or as small as a mouse? Pick a side and give 2 reasons!

Thinking Steps

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🔍 Search!

Read the question carefully. What is it asking you?

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💡 Ideas!

Think of TWO possible answers. Don't pick yet!

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🎯 Choose!

Now pick the best one. Why did you pick it?

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🪞 Reflect!

Were you right? That's great! Were you wrong? That's great too — you learned!

Key Points

Master persuasive reasoning techniques

Apply arguments & debate in real situations

Build habits of arguments & debate

Key Vocabulary

Disagree

When you think something different — and that's okay!

Agree

When you think the same thing as someone

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Why This Matters in Real Life

When you tell Mom WHY you want something, you're making an argument! 'I want juice BECAUSE I'm thirsty!' 🧃

Talk About It

Discuss these questions with a friend, parent, or classmate.

1Can you teach a stuffed animal about persuasive reasoning techniques? They're a great audience! 🧸
2What was tricky? What was easy? Show with your thumbs — up 👍 or down 👎!
3Draw your favorite thing from today's lesson and put it on the fridge! 🎨

Solve the Case

Case 1

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Someone shares idea, you...?

How sure are you going to be?😐 maybe

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Stretch Challenge

Try this in real life this week.

In your next disagreement, repeat back what the other person said before replying.

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For the dinner table

“When is it OK to disagree — and how?”

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