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Let's Be Logical and Find the Fallacy

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Veronica Copenhaver
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(44)
In this 6-week class, students will learn about 6 different logic fallacies and practicing finding them in examples provided.

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6 lessons//6 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Introduction to Logic, Fallacies, and Red Herring
My lesson is about defining and understanding logic. We will talk about what is the meaning of fallacy and start looking at the first fallacy - a red herring. Students will be given a chance to hear an argument and spot the red herring.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Understanding Ad Hominems
We will review the words from the last class and then introduce the new fallacy: ad hominem. Students will hear arguments and spot the fallacy (red herring or ad hominem).
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Understanding Tu Quoque
We will review the words from the last class and then introduce the new fallacy: tu quoque. Students will hear arguments and spot the fallacy (red herring or ad hominem or tu quoque).
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Understanding Ambiguity and Equivocation
We will review the words from the last class and then introduce the new fallacy: equivocation. Students will hear arguments and spot the fallacy (red herring or ad hominem or tu quoque or equivocation). We will also define and discuss the meaning of ambiguity.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Understanding Composition and Division Fallacies
We will review the words from the last class and then introduce the new fallacy: composition and division. Students will hear arguments and spot the fallacy (red herring or ad hominem or tu quoque or equivocation or composition or division).
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Understanding Straw Man
We will review the words from the last class and then introduce the new fallacy: straw man. Students will hear arguments and spot the fallacy (red herring or ad hominem or tu quoque or equivocation or composition or division or straw man).
Students will be able to list and define the six fallacies.
Students will be able to provide examples of each fallacy.
Students will be able to locate the six fallacies when given examples.  
Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(44)
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Hi! I'm teacher Veronica.  I've been teaching for over 20 years.  I’ve taught in both brick-and-mortar classrooms as well as online.  I’ve been homeschooling my children since they were in kindergarten. I LOVE to memorize.  I started memorizing... 
Group Class

$15

weekly or $90 for 6 classes
1x per week, 6 weeks
45 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
1-6 learners per class

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