1. D12 – Bellringer
Now, let’s review our reading from last time (pp ), and answer the following:
When looking at an argument, as you prepare to analyze it, consider (37-39) (should take 1-2 minutes):
1. Question the R________.
Is this really true?
2. What A________s make the argument possible?
Are these correct?
3. What are “Unless” statements allowing you to do?
Are any of these accurate? If so, that’s something you can use!
After answering these, read pp 40-45

2. Ch. 3 Analyzing an Argument, Part II
P. 40: What are the two types of audiences? Explain:
P. 41: How does this dual perspective of audience change the way you analyze an argument?
Pp : Summarize the argument analysis quoted in the book:
P. 43: “Arguments are not ______: they’re____________________.

3. Final 5: Logical Fallacy of the Day:
Questionable Cause:
Concluding that one thing causes another, just because they both are associated
Related to the phrase “Correlation is NOT causation”

5. Argument Time!
Now, we are going to take our former argument, Animal Testing, and argue from the opposite perspective! Take a few minutes to prepare, and then we’ll get started!
Format:
Pro Intro (2 min) (Why we are right? A, B & C…)
Con Intro (2 min) (Why WE are right: 1, 2, & 3)
Con Rebuts Pro (2 min) (find issues with other side, point those out, ask ?s. etc.)
Pro Rebuts Con (2 min)
Final Statement: Pro (2 min) (Again, why we are right)
Final Statement: Con (2 min) (why WE are right)