Logical Argument
"Gift of the Magi"
Discussions
MCAS
12/07/1941
100
The ancient Greeks (especially the philosopher Aristotle)
Who invented logical reasoning?
100
Jim and Della
Who are the young couple in this story?
100
We vote on them.
What is the method we use to choose discussion topics?
100
Open response
What is the ELA test that assesses reading comprehension?
100
Pearl Harbor was attacked.
What is the importance of this date in American history?
200
Example: Men are better drivers than women.
What is sweeping generalization?
200
O. Henry
Who is the author of this story?
200
We vote for him/her.
What is our method for choosing our moderator?
200
The long composition
What is the writing test done in 4th and 7th grade?
200
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Who was the President of the United States at the time?
300
A distracting tactic to throw someone off the "scent"...
What is a "red herring"?
300
$1.87
What is the amount that Della had saved up for Jim's gift?
300
In debate, this means you are "for" the resolution (the stated debate question).
What is "pro"?
300
BOWER
What is the acronym for writing an essay or long composition?
300
Entering World War II
What did this attack cause us to do?
400
Example: Justin Bieber uses "Old Spice", so it's great!
What is testimonial?
400
Her hair and his pocket watch
What did Della and Jim sell to buy each other presents?
400
Three topics we have discussed:
What are: school uniforms passive smoking who's smarter, boys or girls extraterrestrials families limited to one child
400
6+4x2
What is a perfect score for the long composition?
400
Hundreds of sailors were entombed on this ship.
What is the battleship "Arizona".
500
A three statement proof: accept the first two statements (premises) and you must accept the third (the conclusion).
What is a syllogism?
500
Hair combs and a platinum watch chain
What did Jim and Della buy for each other?
500
Multiple intelligences
What is the theory that states that there are multiple categories in which a person may excel, not just one.
500
B= O= W= E= R=
What is the meaning of each of the letters in the acronym "BOWER"?
500
The site was a possession then and is a state now.
What is Hawaii?
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