MONDAY: Today, we began our study of "logical fallacies." We added this term to our vocabulary list (#20) and defined the term as follows:
Logical fallacy: logical error; error in reasoning
We then jumped into Lesson 13: Errors in Deductive Reasoning. The students and I began reading and discussing this lesson which introduces 4 common logical fallacies of deductive reasoning:
1. Slippery Slope
2. False Dilemma
3. Circular Reasoning
4. Equivocation
Homework: Finish reading and annotating Lesson 13, and complete all practice problems within this lesson.
TUESDAY: Today we discussed the answers to the practice problems and discussed briefly the last 2 logical fallacies in the lesson: circular reasoning and equivocation. To further solidify the students' understanding of these fallacies, I showed the following short video clips:
Slippery Slope video
False Dilemma video
Circular Reasoning video
Equivocation video
To wrap up our study of these 4 logical fallacies, the students began to create a "Logical Fallacies Study Guide" to prepare them for the final exam. I have listed the structure for this study guide below. I also told the students that for their "examples" they must create their own unique examples and NOT copy examples from the lesson.
Logical Fallacies Study Guide
1. Slippery Slope
a. Definition:
b. Additional Information:
c. Example:
2. False Dilemma
a. Definition:
b. Additional Information:
c. Example:
3. Circular Reasoning
a. Definition:
b. Additional Information:
c. Example:
4. Equivocation
a. Definition:
b. Additional Information:
c. Example:
Homework: Complete the Logical Fallacies Study Guide for all 4 logical fallacies covered in Lesson 13.
WEDNESDAY: After working with the students through today's bell ringer assignment, I introduced the next lesson, Lesson 14: Inductive Reasoning. To introduce this topic, I explained the following information to the students (see below), and after my explanation, the students copied down this information in their notes.
After copying down this information, the students were directed to read and annotate Lesson 14 and complete all practice problems within this lesson.
HOMEWORK: Finish reading, annotating and completing the practice problems in Lesson 14.
THURSDAY: To further explain the difference between deductive and inductive reasoning, I showed the students a short video about Raul and Isaac, two young boys who learn differently. I also went over the highlights of Lesson 14, and then I distributed my own outline of Lesson 14 (see below). Afterwards, the students took a short quiz to test their knowledge. After the quiz, I passed out a worksheet to be completed using the information given from either the notes taken in class (see above) or Lesson 14.
Homework: Complete the following worksheet using only the information from Lesson 14 and the notes you took in class on Wednesday.
FRIDAY: After completing the bell ringer assignment, the students were instructed to read the article entitled, "Second Chances" (see below). Then, they worked to complete the 3-page handout (see below) given to the them by my substitute teacher.
Homework: Complete the 3-page handout.
BELL RINGERS for Week 10:
Monday: Correct the grammar.
1. the keane twins are more tall than i and my sister
2. after we had shaked hands i discovered that he could speak spanish good
Tuesday: Correct the grammar.
1. youre dog likes to lay in the shade on hot days
2. lauren cried the water is too hot
Wednesday: Correct the grammar.
1. the fall of rome john fletchers latest book is really exciting
2. no i must bring this book back to the library before Saturday
Thursday: Correct the grammar.
1. the french was told to lie down there weapons and surrender
2. dad they want to talk to i and omar soon
Friday: Correct the grammar.
1. we drived for ten hours but i wouldnt want to do that again
2. tom can drive a car but he would rather walk or take an bus
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