Detective of Distraction: 5th Grade Logic & Fallacy Quiz (Medium) ワークシート • 無料PDFダウンロード 解答キー
Expose sneaky arguments and flawed shortcuts. Use your analytical skills to separate solid facts from tricky reasoning errors in everyday life.
教育的概要
This assessment evaluates a student's ability to identify and categorize common logical fallacies and reasoning patterns in everyday scenarios. The quiz uses a scaffolded approach by beginning with concrete examples of flawed logic before moving toward abstract definitions of deductive and inductive arguments. It is an ideal resource for critical thinking units or ELA media literacy lessons, aligning with standards focused on evaluating claims and evidence.
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- Identify and define common logical fallacies including Straw Man, False Dilemma, and Ad Hominem.
- Distinguish between inductive, deductive, and analogical reasoning patterns within provided premises.
- Evaluate the soundness of an argument by analyzing the relationship between premises and conclusions.
All 10 Questions
- Imagine your friend says, 'If we don't buy this new video game today, we will never have fun again!' Which logical error are they making?A) Hasty GeneralizationB) Slippery SlopeC) False Dilemma (Either/Or)D) Circular Reasoning
- A 'Strong' inductive argument means the conclusion is 100% guaranteed to be true forever.A) TrueB) False
- Complete the logical pattern: (1) All reptiles are cold-blooded. (2) A chameleon is a reptile. (3) Therefore, a chameleon is ________.A) a lizardB) changing colorsC) cold-bloodedD) not a mammal
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- During a debate about school lunch, Leo says, 'We should have more salad.' Maya replies, 'Leo wants us to eat nothing but grass like cows!' What fallacy did Maya use?A) Ad Hominem (Personal Attack)B) Straw ManC) BandwagonD) Red Herring
- Which of these is an example of ANALOGICAL reasoning?A) Since this key fits the front door, it will likely fit the back door too.B) Every cat I've met purrs, so all cats in the world must purr.C) The sign says 'No Dogs,' and I have a dog, so I cannot enter.D) I flipped a coin and it landed on heads four times in a row.
- When someone says 'Everyone in class is wearing these shoes, so you should too,' they are using the Bandwagon fallacy.A) TrueB) False
- An argument is considered ________ if the logic is correct AND all the premises are actually true facts.A) SoundB) OpinionatedC) CircularD) Complex
- If you see dark clouds, hear thunder, and conclude it is about to rain, what type of reasoning are you using?A) Deductive ReasoningB) Fallacious ReasoningC) Inductive ReasoningD) Ad Hominem
- The 'Ad Hominem' fallacy is when you focus on an opponent's character or personality instead of their actual argument.A) TrueB) False
- In logic, a ________ is a starting statement that provides evidence or reasons for a conclusion.A) FallacyB) PremiseC) GeneralizationD) Syllogism
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よくある質問
Yes, this logic and fallacy quiz is a perfect no-prep resource for a substitute teacher because each question includes a detailed explanation, allowing students to self-correct and learn the concepts even without a subject-matter expert present.
Most 5th-grade students will finish this logic and fallacy quiz in approximately 15 to 20 minutes, making it an ideal supplemental activity for a language arts or social studies block.
This logic and fallacy quiz supports differentiated instruction by providing clear 'hints' and rationales for every answer, which helps students who struggle with abstract reasoning to see the mechanical 'why' behind each logical error.
While designed specifically as a 5th-grade logic and fallacy quiz, the relatable scenarios like school lunches and video games make it accessible for 4th graders and a useful review for 6th-grade introductory logic units.
You can use this logic and fallacy quiz as a bell-ringer or exit ticket to gauge which specific fallacies, such as the Straw Man or Bandwagon effect, require more direct instruction before moving into argumentative writing assignments.
