Ad Hominem & Generalization
What is a Ad Hominem Fallacy?
Saying mean things about a person instead of addressing an argument or idea.
A barrier is something that makes it _______________ for people to do something or reach a goal.
A. Easy
B. Difficult
C. Tempting
D. Exciting
B- Difficult
Describe "pro" and "con"
Pros are positive, good, green, for something
Cons are negative, bad, red, against something
Match the purpose of the media to the definition:
Persuade ______________
Inform ________________
Entertain ______________
A. Provide information and facts
B. Convince us to believe something
C. Provide enjoyment
Persuade: B
Inform: A
Entertain: C
What is a "primary source" and "secondary source"?
Primary source: original documents or firsthand accounts
Secondary source: material that analyzes or interprets primary sources
What is a Generalization Fallacy?
A statement about a whole group based with no evidence.
What is the difference between "innovation" and "innovator"?
Innovation improves things that already exist
Innovator creates new things
Describe "objective" and "subjective"
Objective: Factual, unbiased, not based on personal feelings or opinions
Subjective: Biased, based on personal feelings or opinions
Grant is scrolling on Instagram. He passes a post that shows kids playing video games. They are smiling and appear to be having fun. The caption says “Do you like to play video games? Join our online community and share tips on how to beat your favorite game!” What type of media is Grant using and what is the purpose of the post?
A. Digital media; inform.
B. Print media; persuade.
C. Social media; connect.
D. TV media; entertain.
C. Social Media, connect
Noah is researching The Alamo for a school project. He finds a letter written by a soldier who fought the battle at the library. Is the letter a primary or secondary source? (Circle one)
Primary or Secondary
Primary
Identify the ad hominem fallacy. (Select all that apply)
A. “Don’t listen to her, she doesn’t know anything - she still wears Converse.”
B. “Noah is a great listener, but he may not be a good choice because he is very busy.”
C. “Ms. Lewis gives such good advice, she is my favorite teacher.”
D. “Why are you standing by us? We don’t talk to 2nd graders.”
A & D
Match the barrier to the definition:
Language Barrier __________
Accessibility Barrier ___________
Financial Barrier ____________
A. Some families may not have enough money to do certain activities, like joining a sports team or going on a trip, which can make them feel left out.
B. When someone speaks a different language than others around them, it can be hard for them to communicate and make friends.
C. People with disabilities may face barriers like buildings without ramps or doors that are too narrow, making it hard for them to access certain places.
Language: B
Accessibility: C
Financial: A
You are deciding whether to adopt a pet. What is one "con" against adopting a pet?
A. Pets provide companionship and love.
B. Pets require time, money, and responsibility.
C. Pets can be fun to play with.
D. Pets can help reduce stress and anxiety.
B- Pets require time, money, and responsibility.
Van is playing video games in the living room. Van’s younger brother Jacob wants to watch TV and asks if he can watch Netflix. Van yells “No!’ and throws the controller towards Jacob. Jacob leaves the living room and goes to watch another TV.
Was Van conflict management skill: healthy or unhealthy?
(Healthy / Unhealthy)
UNHEALTHY
You want to know about weather patterns for a science assignment. You find information in an encyclopedia and a random blog. What factor helps you decide which source is more reliable?
A. The encyclopedia’s thickness
B. The blog's use of emojis
C. The information being in an encyclopedia
D. The blog having many comments
C. The information being in an encyclopedia
Which statement is an example of a generalization fallacy?
A. Dogs have fur.
B. Dogs bite people when they are upset.
C. My sister’s favorite animal is dogs.
D. I have a dog bite.
B-Dogs bite people when they are upset.
8. Which innovation addresses the need to visit movie theaters or purchase physical copies of movies and TV shows?
A. Smartphones
B. Electric vehicles
C. Streaming services
D. Solar Panels
C- Streaming Services
Is the following news headline objective or subjective?
“President Biden Signs New Law for Cleaner Environment”
(Objective / Subjective)
OBJECTIVE
Gabriel races with Indiana during PE everyday. Gabriel wins and they both laugh and celebrate.
Was this a healthy or unhealthy conflict management skill?
(Healthy / Unhealthy)
HEALTHY
Match the conflict management skill to the definition:
Competing _____________
Accommodating _________
Collaborating ____________
Compromising ___________
A. Working together to find a solution
B. To be helpful, sometimes too much (letting the other person win)
C. Find a solution that makes everyone happy (middle ground)
D. The goal is to win
Competing: D
Accommodating: B
Collaborating: A
Compromising: C
ON A NOTECARD:
Imagine you're talking with a friend about your favorite type of sneaker. Suddenly, your friend says, "Dunks are not cool, if you like them you are not cool either!" Is this an ad hominem or generalization fallacy? Explain your thinking.
Ad hominem because ____________.
Match the innovator to the innovation:
Steve Jobs __________
Elon Musk __________
Jeff Bezos __________
A. Tesla. Tesla creates electric vehicles. This innovation solved the problem of relying on fossil fuel.
B. Amazon. This innovation solved the problem of limited access to goods.
C. iPhone. This innovation solved the problem of carrying multiple devices by combining a phone, internet browser, and music player into one.
Steve Jobs: C
Elon Musk: A
Jeff Bezos: B
ON A NOTECARD
Weekend homework can be good for learning and organization, but it can also take away from relaxation, causing stress. Balancing schoolwork and downtime is important for students' well-being.
What is your stance on weekend homework?
(For / Against)
Explain why you chose your stance on weekend homework?
Explain WHY
Show me the symbols for ALL the medias we learned:
-Radio
-Television
-Social
-Digital
Show ME!
Aisha, Stephon and Riley get to watch 30 minutes of television before bed. Aisha and Stephon want to watch videos on YouTube, but Riley would prefer to watch Frozen. Aisha and Stephon agree to watch Frozen because Riley is the youngest and may start crying if she does not get her way. What conflict management skill did Aisha and Stephon use?
C- Accommodating