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