Good thinking : teaching argument, persuasion, and reasoning / Erik Palmer.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Palmer, Erik, 1953- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Thought and thinking--Study and teaching.

Thought and thinking.

Reasoning--Study and teaching.

Reasoning.

Persuasion (Rhetoric)--Study and teaching.

Persuasion (Rhetoric).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (114 pages)

Place of Publication:

Portland, Maine : Stenhouse Publishers, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Our daily communication involves argumentation and reasoning, but how well do we prepare students for these tasks? Are they able to persuade others, make solid purchasing decisions, or analyze the messages in the media? In his new book, Good Thinking: Teaching Argument, Persuasion, and Reasoning, Erik Palmer shows teachers of all subject matters how to transform the activities they already use into openings for improving student thinking. He demonstrates how to critically evaluate a point of view, understand rhetorical devises, apply logic, and build an effective argument, written or oral. Blending theory with practice, Palmer shares a wide range of classroom-tested lessons, including:How to understand argument in paintings and images Addressing ad hominem attacks using a traveling debate Creating a class comedy club, where students write syllogisms and analyze character and plot development Teaching logic through a class 'Booger Patrol' Palmer explains complex concepts in simple, practical language that gives teachers a deft understanding of the principles of good arguments, proper use of evidence, persuasive techniques, and rhetorical tricks. He reveals how all students, not just those in advanced classes, can begin developing sophisticated reasoning skills that will improve their oral and written communications, both in and outside of the classroom. '

Contents:

Cover Page; Title Page; Copyright Page; Dedication; Contents; ACKNOWLEDGMENTS; CHAPTER 1 Introducing Good Thinking; CHAPTER 2 Thinking in the Standards; CHAPTER 3 That Seems Logical; CHAPTER 4 Evaluating Arguments; CHAPTER 5 Prove It!; CHAPTER 6 From Argument to Persuasion; CHAPTER 7 That Seems Reasonable; CHAPTER 8 Activities to Develop Reasoning; AFTERWORD; REFERENCES

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-003-84172-4

1-003-83882-0

1-03-268116-0

1-62531-065-X

9781032681160

OCLC:

1403568951