Week 3 Lesson on Fallacies and Writing

Classroom Rules

• Students should do their best.
• Students should be ready to learn.
• Eyes should be forward and students should listen.
• Students should raise their hand.
• Students should be respectful.
• Students should say please and thank you.
• Students should share and take turns.
• Students should keep hands to themselves.
• Students should follow directions.
• Students should try new things.
• Students should believe in themselves.
• Students should work hard and have fun.

Attendance

• Attendance procedures are noted.

Prayer

• A prayer is included.

Week 3, Quarter 3

• The lesson pertains to week 3 of quarter 3.

Fallacies, Participles, Writing Reports

• This topic is covered in the lesson.

Lesson Objectives

• Students will define fallacy.
• Students will identify fallacies in statements or arguments.
• Students will identify participles in sentences and their functions.

Fallacy

• A fallacy is a flaw in reasoning that weakens an argument.

Common Types of Fallacies

• Ad Hominem – Attacking the person instead of the argument.
• Straw Man – Misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to refute.
• False Dilemma – Presenting only two options when more exist.
• Slippery Slope – Claiming one event will inevitably lead to extreme consequences.
• Hasty Generalization – Making a conclusion based on insufficient evidence.

Participle

• A participle is a verb form that functions as an adjective.

Types of Participles

• Present Participle - Ends in -ing (e.g., The running water is cold).
• Past Participle - Usually ends in -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n (e.g., The broken vase was expensive).

Functions of Participles

• As adjectives (e.g., A frightened cat ran away.)
• In participial phrases (e.g., Walking through the park, she felt relaxed).

Writing a Report

• Key Elements:
  • Title – Clearly states the topic.
  • Introduction – Provides background and purpose.
  • Body – Presents data, analysis, and discussion.
  • Conclusion – Summarizes findings and provides recommendations.

Creating a Multimedia Presentation

• Tools: PowerPoint, Canva, Google Slides, etc.
• Guidelines:
  • Use clear visuals and concise text.
  • Maintain a logical structure.
  • Incorporate audio, video, or animations where necessary.
  • Practice good presentation skills.

This quiz covers essential classroom rules, attendance procedures, and a prayer for week 3 of quarter 3. Students will learn about fallacies, participles, and report writing objectives as part of their lesson. Key skills include identifying fallacies and understanding participles in sentences.