Logical Fallacies Lessons for Teaching Middle School ELA | Argument Writing | 6th Grade 7th Grade

Engage and Energize Your Middle School ELA Class with these Logical Fallacies Mini Lessons!

Transform your students into critical thinkers and skilled writers with 14 fun and interactive mini-lessons on logical fallacies! This editable slide deck includes 100 slides designed to teach, engage, and assess your students’ understanding of logical reasoning in persuasive writing.

Here’s what you’ll love about this resource:

• Teach 14 Types of Logical Fallacies: From "Slippery Slope" to "Ad Populum," your students will master identifying and avoiding common pitfalls in reasoning.
• Encourage Active Learning: Students analyze examples, vote on whether the logic is sound, and engage in physical actions for a kinesthetic learning experience.
• Seamless Integration into Your Curriculum: Perfect for teaching persuasive writing, critical thinking, or debate units.
• Quick and Easy Assessment: Answers included for stress-free assessment.
• Fully Editable Slides: Tailor the lessons to match your school’s terminology or specific needs with your free Canva account.

What’s Included:

• 14 logical fallacies explained with examples.
• Engaging voting slides that keep students moving and motivated.
• Editable slides for flexibility in teaching.

Rave Reviews from Teachers:

• “My students love this resource. The movement keeps them engaged, and it transitions smoothly into our lessons.” – Jennifer G.
• “What a quick and easy way to teach a mini writing lesson. I love it.” – Jennifer F.
• “I get more exercise in your class than in P.E.!” – Actual comment from a 7th grader

Logical Fallacies Covered:

• Slippery Slope
• Ad Hominem
• Hasty Generalization
• Straw Man
• Red Herring
• Circular Argument
• Either/Or
• And more!

Save Time and Make Learning Fun! No more late-night lesson planning—this resource has everything you need for 14 days of done-for-you mini-lessons. Grab your copy today and watch your students thrive in their understanding of logic and argumentation.