WorksheetsResolutions, Research, & Fallacies
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 15mins
The "Reasoning" segment of a debate is
explaining the thought-process of the argument
a summary of the team's argument
the argument connected to possible consequences
Bad or erroneous reasoning that results in an unsound argument.
Judges
Fallacy
Flowing
Negative Team
Forms of support (facts, examples, quotes)
Evidence
Reasoning
Proposition side
What is an example of a resolution?
(Resolved) what should be done to improve education in America?
(Resolved) how much does that T-shirt cost?
(Resolved) what is your favorite type of food?
(Resolved) all schools should have uniforms
When you research for a debate, you...
Look for data, research, and other evidence that supports the arguments for your side.
Google funny memes to entertain yourself
List reasons for the opposing side and reasons why they're wrong.
List your reasons for believing your side
The topic or claim being debated.
Reasoning
Rebuttal Speeches
Refutation
Resolution
The process of arguing the affirmative or negative side of a resolution against an opposing team, often including a judge or audience or who decides the outcome.
Claim
Cross Examination
Debate
Constructive Speech
Resolution of (a) :Debate a testable aspect of reality
An (a) is what someone thinks about something; a viewpoint. Based on feelings and thoughts.
:Resolution of (a) : debate a course of action or change
Why is it important to know logical fallacies?
To get into arguments
To impress your teacher and classmates
To detect errors in your writing as well as others
My father smoked four packs of cigarettes a day since age fourteen and lived until age 73. Therefore, smoking can't really be that bad for you.
Slippery Slope
Hasty Generalization
Ad Hominem
Appeal to Tradition
Resolution of (a) : debate moral and ethical issues
Resolution of Value, Fact or Policy:
"I think mango smoothies are delicious."
Fact
Value
Policy
The warrant of your argument is your
Claim
Proof/Evidence
Thesis
Conclusion
Rent has always been due on the first of the month, we can't just change it now.
Appeal to Opinion
Appeal to tradition
Appeal to Emotion
Hasty Generalization
Construct an argument for this resolution using the template. Choose either the affirmative or negative.
Public prayer should not be allowed in schools.
“I affirm that…..”
Reasoning: 3 sentence minimum.
Evidence: 1 source tied into your argument
(Insert a link to your source)
Resolution of Value, Fact or Policy:
"We should all go to the zoo."
Fact
Value
Policy
"No one should listen to you. You haven't held a steady job since 1992. Worse than that, we couldn't find a single employer who'd provide you with a good reference."
Ad hominem
Slippery Slope
Sentimental Appeal
Appeal to Popular Opinion
Resolution of Value, Fact or Policy:
"Fossil fuels will be obsolete in 50 years."
Fact
Value
Policy
