Logical Fallacy
Jumpstart Vocabulary
Study Methods
Ms. KB
Moot Court
100

You asked a question that had a presumption built into it so that it couldn't be answered without appearing guilty.

Loaded Question

100

Where others might think a project or task is too difficult, leaders face those challenges with energy and positivity. Positivity is contagious, so leaders are sure to focus on their attitudes. They understand that they set the tone for the group that they are leading.

Optimistic & Positive 

100

Mrs. KB uses this tool every day to teach our lesson 

Powerpoint 

100

Where is Ms. KB from? 

Mississippi

100

When is the Columbus moot court competition? 

July 19th 

200

You said that if we allow A to happen, then Z will eventually happen too, therefore A should not happen.

Slippery Slope

200

Accepting responsibility for the outcomes expected of you, both good and bad. Leaders don’t blame others, and leaders don’t blame things that were out of their control.

Accountability 

200

You can add terms, definitions, and study while on the go using this tool.

Note Cards

200

What year of law school is Ms. KB in? 

2L / second year 

200

What is a rebuttal? 

A response presented by one party to counter or disprove evidence or arguments made by the opposing party.

300

You presented two alternative states as the only possibilities, when in fact more possibilities exist.

Black or white 

300

Leadership sometimes involves making unpopular decisions which requires a certain level of bravery. While making those potentially unpopular decisions, people may not always like you, but they will respect you for standing up for that which you believe.

Courage 

300

A visual method of organizing information, using diagrams to connect ideas and concepts. It can be helpful for visualizing relationships between different pieces of information.

Mind Mapping 

300

What genre of music down Ms. KB listen to? 

R&B 

300

What is a respondent? 

The individual or entity against whom a lawsuit is filed.

400

You presumed that a real or perceived relationship between things means that one is the cause of the other.

False cause 

400

Great leaders are able to focus their attention on the problem at hand without being distracted. They are not afraid to get their hands dirty and really closely examine what is working and what is not within their group or project. Even when they are extremely busy, leaders understand that they need to make sure that they are participating in the process with their team members and not just giving orders from the sideline.

Engaged

400

A time management method that involves studying in focused 25-minute intervals, followed by short breaks, to improve focus and prevent burnout.

Pomodoro Technique 

400

What does Ms. KB like to do in her free time?

Read ... I have a library rememeber.

400

Who is the judge that I invited to read your briefs? 

Judge Richard Moore 

500

You cherry-picked a data cluster to suit your argument, or found a pattern to fit a presumption.

Texas Sharp-Shooter

500

Leaders must be open to people’s feedback and criticisms. They must know how to admit that they are not perfect and when they have made a mistake. Leaders understand that there is always more to learn and that life-lessons can be learned from anyone, at any age, life stage, or career path.

Humility 

500

Explaining a concept in simple terms, identifying gaps in understanding, and then filling those gaps.

Feynman Technique 

500

What is Ms. KB's fav tv show right now? 

Love island duhhh

500

How many pages in total will your brief need to be? 

18 pages