The Deadly Sins of Thought

This lesson is designed to be completed independently by students, however, for the final parts they will benefit from having a peer, classmate, teacher or other trusted adult to talk with.
In this lesson students will learn more about effective reasoning. They will read an article focusing on ineffective reasoning during the pandemic and will be supported to understand key vocabulary used to describe reasoning and reasoning flaws. They will reflect upon their own thinking, and others’, about COVID-19 and how it may have changed over time. Using their own experiences as a springboard, students will consider ways they can respond when faced with poor reasoning. Finally, students will write a rebuttal to a flawed conclusion/piece of reasoning to share with their peers.