Logical Fallacies Activity | Detective & Repair Task Cards Grades 6-9

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This resource helps middle school students develop critical thinking by identifying, explaining and correcting flawed reasoning, using relatable school and everyday scenarios so students focus on the logic rather than background knowledge.

What is included

9 logical fallacy reference cards with examples and fair-response moves
24 fallacy detective task cards
12 argument repair cards
Full answer key with reasoning clues
Detective recording sheet and fast-response grid
Argument repair workshop page
Mini debate fallacy check
Exit ticket and teacher guide

Fallacies covered

Ad hominem, straw man, false dilemma, slippery slope, bandwagon, circular reasoning, hasty generalization, red herring and appeal to authority.

How to use it

Full lessons, station rotations, partner activities, debate preparation, argumentative writing instruction, media analysis or substitute lesson plans. Grades 6-9. Format: digital PDF download.

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Hi, I'm Jerin Parker. I'm a debate and public speaking coach with almost ten years of teaching experience. Through competition, I earned the National Forensic League Quadruple Ruby, and I competed in debate and public speaking through high school and university in the TFA, UIL and NFL systems. I now coach World Scholar's Cup and SPAR debate. My ClaimLore resources use the Steelman Method: students argue the other side's case before making their own, so they learn to reason, listen, and speak with confidence.

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