Dishonest Debate

The end of the video explains the assessment task for the lesson: to argue a point using at least three kinds of dishonest arguments (one of each type) about one of the topics listed.

Students can use the interactive Documentation Tool to make notes for the assignment. If you choose, you may have students work in pairs, arguing opposite sides of each topic, and present their arguments to the class, or simply do the assignment individually in writing.

Depending on how you choose to have them complete the assignment you may grade them on their understanding and application of the dishonest arguments covered in the lesson, the creativity of their arguments, the overall quality of their writing, and the delivery of their presentation to the class.

Use the Assessment Rubric to evaluate students’ arguments.