7 Debating and Argumentation | English 10th Grade

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7 Debating and Argumentation

Laer a bygge sterke argumenter og delta i debatter pa engelsk.

55 min

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ArgumentsCounter-argumentsLogical fallaciesPersuasion

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The Art of Argumentation

Argumentasjon handler om a overbevise andre gjennom logikk, bevis og effektiv kommunikasjon. Gode argumentasjonsferdigheter er verdifulle i skole, arbeidsliv og dagligliv.

Hvorfor laere argumentasjon?
- Tenke kritisk og strukturert
- Uttrykke meninger effektivt
- Forsta andres perspektiver
- Bli en bedre lytter
- Vurdere informasjon kritisk

Building an Argument

Argument structure: 1. Claim/Thesis: Your main point 2. Evidence: Facts, statistics, examples 3. Reasoning: How evidence supports claim 4. Counterargument: Opposing viewpoint 5. Rebuttal: Response to counterargument Types of evidence: - Statistics and data - Expert opinions - Research studies - Historical examples - Personal experiences (use sparingly in formal arguments) - Logical reasoning The Claim-Evidence-Reasoning (CER) model: - Claim: What you believe - Evidence: What supports it - Reasoning: Why the evidence matters

Logical Fallacies (Feilslutninger)

Ad hominem: Attacking the person, not the argument - "You can't trust him, he's too young." Straw man: Misrepresenting opponent's argument - "My opponent wants to reduce military spending, so clearly they don't care about national security." False dichotomy: Presenting only two options when more exist - "You're either with us or against us." Appeal to emotion: Using feelings instead of logic - "Think of the children!" (without evidence) Bandwagon: Everyone's doing it - "Most people agree, so it must be true." Slippery slope: Assuming extreme consequences without evidence - "If we allow A, then B, C, and terrible D will follow." Hasty generalization: Drawing broad conclusions from limited examples - "My friend had a bad experience, so the whole system is broken."

✏️Eksempel: Bygge et argument

Bygg et argument for pastanden: "Physical education should be mandatory in all schools."

Claim:
Physical education should be mandatory in all schools.

Evidence 1:
According to the WHO, children need at least 60 minutes of physical activity daily. Studies show that PE classes significantly contribute to meeting this requirement.

Reasoning 1:
Since many children don't get enough exercise outside school, mandatory PE ensures all students have access to structured physical activity.

Evidence 2:
Research from Harvard Medical School shows that regular exercise improves concentration and academic performance.

Reasoning 2:
Therefore, PE doesn't take away from academics - it actually enhances learning in other subjects.

Counterargument:
Some argue that PE takes time away from core subjects and isn't necessary for academically focused students.

Rebuttal:
However, the evidence shows that the benefits of PE extend beyond physical health to improved mental health, social skills, and academic performance. The time "lost" is actually an investment in overall student success.

📝Oppgave 1

Identifiser feilslutningen:

"Everyone in my class agrees that homework is pointless, so it must be true."

"You can't trust her opinion on politics - she's a celebrity, not a politician."

"If we allow students to use calculators, they'll forget all math and become completely dependent on technology."

Løs oppgaven Tren

📝Oppgave 2

Bruk CER-modellen for a bygge et argument for eller mot: "School uniforms should be mandatory."

Skriv en klar Claim (pastand).

Gi minst to Evidence (bevis).

Forklar Reasoning (hvorfor bevisene stotter pastanden).

📝Oppgave 3

Skriv et motargument og tilsvar (counterargument + rebuttal) til dette argumentet: "Social media should be banned for users under 16 because it harms mental health."

📝Oppgave 4

Forbered en 2-minutters tale for eller mot et av disse temaene:

📝Oppgave 5

Debatt i par: Velg et tema og argumenter for motsatte sider. Etterpa, bytt sider og argumenter for den andre siden.