Block Day 3/11-12 ~ EQ: What is Logical Fallacy?

Today is an independent work day. You will need to use your head phones. We will continue your Debate notes in preparation for a quiz. As you watch the videos, record each type of Logical Fallacy with a definition + an example.


LOGICAL FALLACIES

Today we will add to your Debate notes in preparation for a quiz. As we watch, record each type of Logical Fallacy with a definition + an example. Please cover the terms from each video below: 

 Starter definitions:
  • Logical Fallacy - an error in argument that makes something seem convincing even if it is not true. (These errors may be used purposefully or accidentally.)
  • Rhetoric - the art of using language effectively and persuasively.
Video ONE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N3TROA8MYY
    • Ad Hominem - 
    • Band Wagon -
    • Argument from Antiquity - 
    • All - Natural -
    • From Authority -
    • Appeal to Quantum Physics -
    Video TWO.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z71w-rHkeSk
      • Weasel Words -
      •  Strong Man Argument - 
      • Loaded Question -
      • Poison the Well -
      • Proof by Verbosity -
      Video THREE.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmRCpqO_1JA
        • Excluded Middle -
        • Red Herring - 
        • Special Pleading - 
        • Non-Sequiter - 
        • Argument from Ignorance -
        Now view examples of logical fallacies in these commercials. Click here. Record at least two commercials by product with a brief explanation of how a logical fallacy is displayed.

         HW:

        • Find a commercial that you believe displays one of these logical fallacies. Bring the link to class tomorrow and be prepared to show it to the class and explain how it displays a logical fallacy. (10 pts.) NOTE: All commercials must be APPROPRIATE for school. If you wouldn't show it to your grandma...don't bring it here!
        • Take at least two pages of bullet point notes about your debate issue (hard copy on notebook paper!)
        West Classes Debate Topics
        P.2
        No-Against Change
        Issue
        Due
        Yes -For Change
        Maddie A.
        Christina
        Should the right of same-sex couples to adopt children be removed or limited?

        Peter
        Ethan
        Lance
        Hanfei
        Should government funds be allocated toward providing free condoms on high school campuses?

        John A.
        Isiah
        Zach
        Efrain
        Should MV enforce a systematic policy to guide the assigning of homework?

        Cassie
        John Z.
        Cory
        Katie
        Should MV provide a specific seminar on sexual education outside of health class?

        Gisoo
        William
        Maddy N.
        Joseph
        Are same-sex schools more beneficial to secondary students (grades 6-12)?

        Sunny
        Pim

         P.3
        No - Against Change
        Issue
        Due
        Yes - For Change
        Alyssa  
        Santino
        Should CA legalize recreational marijuana?

        Nate
        Wyatt
        Holden
        Stephanie
        Should the U.S. legalize the parental right to genetically screen their unborn children?

        Ian
        Dylan
        Victor
        Billy
        Should teachers be legally allowed to bear firearms on school property?

        Mary
        Michael F.
        Ariana
        Michael C.
        Should HIV positive workers be legally mandated to notify their employers?

        Richard
        Bill D.
        Simoes
        Kevin
        Should MV enforce a systematic policy to guide the assigning of homework?

        Yuichiro
        Alex

        P.7
        No -Against Change
        Issue
        Due
        Yes -For Change
        Wenji
        Victoria
        Should CA legalize marijuana for recreational purposes?

        Caleb
        Zach
        Haley
        Isabel
        Should the U.S. legalize the parental right to genetically design a child?  

        Victor
        Selina
        Julie
        Christina
        Should MV enforce a systematic policy to guide the assigning of homework?

        William
        Sarah
        Josiah
        David
        Should MV discontinue chapel?

        Chase
        Jackson