The Art of Argument (Informal Logic) is designed to teach the argumentative adolescent how to reason with clarity, relevance, and purpose. This workbook format is brimming with examples and practical exercises. Our class focus will be on identifying twisted arguments in the real world – and avoiding their use in our own communication.
Don’t let the fun fool you: This class is full of puzzles that will challenge your brain! Group activities, marketing challenges, and a whole lot of humor transform this class into a great introduction to the kind of reasoning that will make your writing assignments, and your arguments, shine.
Features include self-grading homework submission, pre-made (advertisement free) Quizlet decks, and tests scheduled on the weekends for maximum flexibility. This one semester high school elective is a blast – especially as a three-week summer session!
Junior high+ students who are capable of abstract thought and enjoy the nuance of argument.
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"I really enjoyed your class! I’m sad that it’s now over, Informal Logic was my favorite class and I really learned a lot. It’s crazy how one class can alter your thought process so much! I now have a completely different outlook when it comes to shopping (I spend more time identifying the fallacious advertising techniques than actually looking for things), observing political debates (there’s plenty of fallacies to find there!), and even in the way I argue for or against points. Thank you so much for such a wonderful class experience!"
"I really liked how Mrs. Barnosky made learning fallacies and how to argue easier. It is hard to understand so much about arguing, but she made it very clear."
"I loved all of the creative games she made up. They were totally normal and never got boring after a while! I love that she posted a video of a really cool thing on the class page every week. It was like a little mini break from school! I also liked how she was super into everything she taught. She also always encouraged students when they did a good job. One more thing – she made learning fun, and I would always look forward to going to her class."
Mainly, thanks so much for doing class. You made learning not only fun, but helpful and understandable. Not just: “Alright, let’s open up our textbooks too page…” You actually care about your students, and how they learn. That was neat to see in a teacher.
“Mrs. Barnosky made me feel like I could ask any question and I wouldn't be condemned for asking it. She lays out each lesson so that I am able to have a very good understanding of each fallacy and what it entails. I really enjoy the interactive activities she incorporates into the class."