Reasoning & Debate

9th Grade

Determine how an author makes a claim and uses rhetoric

Identify false statements or fallacious reasoning

Present an argument with strong supporting evidence

Identify and create a counterargument

10th Grade

Present/defend an argument verbally and in writing

11th Grade

Determine effectiveness of author’s argument, structure, and rhetoric

Approach a differing opinion with respect and empathy

Interpret and evaluate the various ways in which events are presented and information is communicated by visual image makers (e.g. graphic artists, documentary filmmakers, illustrators, and news photographers).

Inductive and deductive reasoning

Syllogisms and analogies

12th Grade

Determine effectiveness of author’s argument, structure, and rhetoric

Approach a differing opinion with respect and empathy