August 20, 2025
Essential Question: What makes something true or logical?
Objective: Break down claims to determine logical truth and validity.
Agenda
Starter: Logical Fallacies Quiz
Directions: Read through the Logical Fallacies Notes. This is an open-notes quiz. Identify the logical fallacy being exhibited in each question/statement.
Presentation & Notes: Logic
View the PowerPoint (above) and review syllogisms, deductive & inductive reasoning.
More information available here ➸
Group Work: Famous Forms Examples
On a sheet of paper, come up with logically valid examples of each “famous form” about the IB Diploma Programme at Skyline based on the “famous forms methods” list highlighted at the bottom of our logic workshop notes from Dr. Todd Buras at Baylor University.
Activity: 3-2-1 Bridge
Directions: Choose a topic that connects to Utah and at least one of the five Areas of Knowledge: history, the human sciences, the natural sciences, the arts, and mathematics.
More info on the bridge method ➸
Work Time: Work Session Tracker
Directions: Write a clear goal for today’s work time, list the steps you’ll take, and stay focused until the end. When time is up, check your progress and note what you accomplished and your next step.
