6th Grade Logical Reasoning Lessons

Focus on enhancing skills in deductive reasoning through the application of the Law of Detachment. Engage with scenarios and questions that challenge logical thinking, aiming to improve the ability to draw valid conclusions from given premises and conditionals, thereby refining logical reasoning and problem-solving capabilities.

Explore the classical rhetorical strategies of ethos, pathos, and logos to gain skills in identifying and applying these techniques. Enhance critical thinking and persuasive communication abilities.

Examine the captivating phenomenon of crop circles to develop critical thinking skills by analyzing various aspects of these mysterious occurrences. Enhance comprehension abilities by identifying main ideas, making inferences, and understanding the implications associated with crop circle phenomena.

Focus on mastering the essential elements of persuasive writing, including effective hooks, strong thesis statements, and compelling evidence. By developing these skills, learners will enhance their ability to construct persuasive arguments with clarity and impact.

Explore logical fallacies, focusing on types such as slippery slope, bandwagon appeal, and ad hominem arguments. Gain the ability to identify these fallacies, enhancing critical thinking and persuasive communication skills.

Analyze the author's viewpoint on the Megafauna debate, examining the use of indirect argument techniques. Develop skills in interpreting arguments, assessing the relevance of evidence, and identifying logical reasoning.

Utilize emotional appeals in rhetoric by examining various excerpts to identify elements of persuasion through pathos. Develop skills in recognizing and analyzing emotional rhetoric, thereby enhancing critical thinking and persuasive communication abilities.

Examine the core components of an argumentative essay with a focus on constructing clear, well-supported claims. Learners will sharpen their critical thinking abilities and gain proficiency in formulating convincing arguments supported by evidence.

Explore the principles of logical reasoning and rhetoric in the context of disease investigation and protein sources' environmental impacts. Develop skills in analyzing claims and using evidence effectively, highlighting the critical thinking essential in health and environmental sciences.

Examine the complexities of argumentative texts with an emphasis on claims, evidence, and reasoning. Develop the ability to recognize and assess the purpose and structure of argumentative writing, enhancing critical reading and analytical proficiency.

Focus on the elements of effective argumentation by exploring claims, evidence, and reasoning. Develop skills in identifying and constructing arguments to enhance the ability to critically analyze and articulate logical perspectives.