Arguments & Evidence: Interactive Lesson
Educator resources
Learn about five common logical fallacies and evaluate the evidence in several arguments after experiencing the information aftermath of a fictional event as it unfolds on social media.
Learning objectives
- I can differentiate between claims supported by actual evidence and sound reasoning and those which rely on faulty or inauthentic “evidence” and logical fallacies.
- I can determine the overall strength of an argument.
Essential questions
- What is the role of evidence in opinion and editorial writing?
- In what ways can logical fallacies mislead an audience or distort a position?
Click here to see how this lesson aligns with national and international standards (CCSS.ELA, AASL, Next Gen, ISTE and C3).
