conclusionsto,arguments

L/O – To learn the basic structure of an argument How: By breaking simple arguments into reasons and conclusions!

Connection….

• What matters more: Being right or persuading people you’re right? Give reasons for your answer….

Activation • Define ‘argument’. Distinguish between claim/assertion and explanation. Use examples.

• Assessment: Use the worksheet to check understanding (Arguments and Explanations)

Demonstration • Ask students to create 5 short arguments of their own, which should include reasons, explanations and conclusions.

Students should then swap arguments and annotate to show understanding.

Review/Evaluate • I want to hear reasons for the following conclusions‌.

Cannabis should be legalised

Alcohol should be illegal

Students should wear suits

Students should wear whatever they want

You should stop eating meat

Lend me ÂŁ50

Spiderman is the best superhero

I am awesome

Arguments should have lots of reasons