Logical support for an argument is a requirement for any argument. However, evaluating whether the support truly reflects a logical idea is not as easy as it looks. Unfortunately, advertisers, politicians, and media sources can use logical fallacies to influence audiences without anyone realizing the shortcomings of the argument. Because I want you to think critically about the information presented to you, we will study the top ten logical fallacies in writing.
Part One: Your group will become the experts on one of the top ten logical fallacies so that you can teach the rest of the class. Your group will have a number of tasks to complete for your group project.
A. Create five (5) examples and explanations for each example.
B. Design a poster advertisment that will creatively teach the class about your logical fallacy. The poster must include a character that will represent your fallacy.
C. Plan a short but purposeful skit that will enlighten the audience on the absurdity of your logical fallacy. Part Two: Your group will identify ten (10) logical fallacies for a group quiz. You should refer to the presentations and posters to help your group answer all ten questions and earn the highest group score. All team members will earn the group score.
Part Three: Your team will critically analyze one of the most famous speeches in history. This speech, which is filled with logical fallacies, had a direct effect on millions of people. Your group will work together to uproot the logical fallacies. Afterword, each individual student will compose a paper reacting to the logical foundation of this speech.
Extra Credit: Worth five (5) points on top of any paper. Find an example of a logical fallacy in the media today. You may find one in the editorial section, the comic section, or in advertisments (among many other locations). Include the example, a brief explanation of the fallacy, and why the writer may have used this technique.
Introduction:
Logical support for an argument is a requirement for any argument. However, evaluating whether the support truly reflects a logical idea is not as easy as it looks. Unfortunately, advertisers, politicians, and media sources can use logical fallacies to influence audiences without anyone realizing the shortcomings of the argument. Because I want you to think critically about the information presented to you, we will study the top ten logical fallacies in writing.
Part One: Your group will become the experts on one of the top ten logical fallacies so that you can teach the rest of the class. Your group will have a number of tasks to complete for your group project.
A. Create five (5) examples and explanations for each example.B. Design a poster advertisment that will creatively teach the class about your logical fallacy. The poster must include a character that will represent your fallacy.
C. Plan a short but purposeful skit that will enlighten the audience on the absurdity of your logical fallacy.
Part Two: Your group will identify ten (10) logical fallacies for a group quiz. You should refer to the presentations and posters to help your group answer all ten questions and earn the highest group score. All team members will earn the group score.
Part Three: Your team will critically analyze one of the most famous speeches in history. This speech, which is filled with logical fallacies, had a direct effect on millions of people. Your group will work together to uproot the logical fallacies. Afterword, each individual student will compose a paper reacting to the logical foundation of this speech.
Extra Credit: Worth five (5) points on top of any paper. Find an example of a logical fallacy in the media today. You may find one in the editorial section, the comic section, or in advertisments (among many other locations). Include the example, a brief explanation of the fallacy, and why the writer may have used this technique.