1. Introduction to Reasoning
Critical Thinking:
Introduction to Reasoning

2. Types of Reasoning What is reasoning?
This year you will be introduced to ______ different types of reasoning.
What is reasoning?
THINKING that ___________________________________

3. Types of Reasoning
____________ Reasoning: are things alike or different?
____________ Reasoning: why things happen
_____________ Reasoning: statements about groups and parts of groups

4. Why learn about Reasoning?
When someone is trying to convince you of something, reasoning helps you
______________ & ___________ the argument
How are the ideas and info connected
______________ the argument:
is it a strong argument or a weak argument?