Lesson 1 Identifying Fallacies and its type.

Activity 1 Group Work

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Activity 2
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Directions: Identify which of these statements are fallacies and which are facts.
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Activity 3
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Directions: read silently the essay entitled Death after reading the essay identify the arguments
presented in the essay and try to explain each argument.

Enhancement Activity
Activity 4: Argument Clinic
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Important Note: This Activity is a Take home activity.
Directions: 1. Watch the Video clip Argument Clinic on you tube follow this Link:
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teMlv3ripSM>.
2. Take note of the definition given by Cleese and Chapman about argument.
3. Write a short Reaction paper to comment on their satirical performance about
arguments.

RUBRICS FOR YOUR GROUP PERFORMANCE

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2=Somewhat Weak

3=Average

4= Strong

5=Very Strong

1. Each member had a clear understanding of the group's task.

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2. Each member was assigned a specific duty or job to do.
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3. Group members listened willingly to one another.
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4. There was strong leadership within the group.
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5. Group members encouraged others to express opinions or contribute information.
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6. Group members presented their information or ideas in a clear and logical manner.
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7. Each member of the group fulfilled his or her responsibilities in the completion so the group's
assignment.
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8. The group fulfilled all the requirements of its assigned task.
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9. Overall, the group worked well together.
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10. The group performed to its full potential.
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