MASTERY Argument Skills

Which statement best represents the main argument made by proponents of online learning?

Passage:
"In recent years, there has been a heated debate about the benefits of online learning versus traditional classroom education. Proponents of online learning argue that it offers flexibility, allowing students to learn at their own pace and schedule. They also point out that digital resources provide a wealth of information that can enhance learning experiences. On the other hand, critics claim that face-to-face interaction is essential for social development and that online platforms often lack the personal connection found in classrooms. Despite the growing popularity of online education, the debate continues as educators and students weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each approach."

• Online learning offers flexibility and access to vast digital resources.

• Traditional classrooms promote better social interaction.

• Online education lacks the personal connection of face-to-face learning.

• Students often find online platforms confusing.

What reasoning technique is used in the following statement: "Proponents argue that because students can learn at their own pace, they are more likely to retain information."

Passage:
"In recent years, there has been a heated debate about the benefits of online learning versus traditional classroom education. Proponents of online learning argue that it offers flexibility, allowing students to learn at their own pace and schedule. They also point out that digital resources provide a wealth of information that can enhance learning experiences. On the other hand, critics claim that face-to-face interaction is essential for social development and that online platforms often lack the personal connection found in classrooms. Despite the growing popularity of online education, the debate continues as educators and students weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each approach."

• Deductive Reasoning

• Inductive Reasoning

• Abductive Reasoning

• Circular Reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

Select two sentences from the passage that best demonstrate the use of counterclaims. (Select two.)

Passage:
"In recent years, there has been a heated debate about the benefits of online learning versus traditional classroom education. Proponents of online learning argue that it offers flexibility, allowing students to learn at their own pace and schedule. They also point out that digital resources provide a wealth of information that can enhance learning experiences. On the other hand, critics claim that face-to-face interaction is essential for social development and that online platforms often lack the personal connection found in classrooms. Despite the growing popularity of online education, the debate continues as educators and students weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each approach."

• Proponents of online learning argue that it offers flexibility.

• They also point out that digital resources provide a wealth of information.

• Critics claim that face-to-face interaction is essential for social development.

• Online platforms often lack the personal connection found in classrooms.

Which logical fallacy might weaken the argument made by critics of online learning in the passage?

Passage:
"In recent years, there has been a heated debate about the benefits of online learning versus traditional classroom education. Proponents of online learning argue that it offers flexibility, allowing students to learn at their own pace and schedule. They also point out that digital resources provide a wealth of information that can enhance learning experiences. On the other hand, critics claim that face-to-face interaction is essential for social development and that online platforms often lack the personal connection found in classrooms. Despite the growing popularity of online education, the debate continues as educators and students weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each approach."

• Slippery Slope – assuming online learning will completely replace traditional schools

• Hasty Generalization – suggesting that all online learning is ineffective

• Ad Hominem – attacking the character of online students

• Appeal to Authority – citing experts without evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Which of the following best demonstrates logos from the passage?

Passage:
"In recent years, there has been a heated debate about the benefits of online learning versus traditional classroom education. Proponents of online learning argue that it offers flexibility, allowing students to learn at their own pace and schedule. They also point out that digital resources provide a wealth of information that can enhance learning experiences. On the other hand, critics claim that face-to-face interaction is essential for social development and that online platforms often lack the personal connection found in classrooms. Despite the growing popularity of online education, the debate continues as educators and students weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each approach."

• Proponents argue that flexibility allows students to learn at their own pace.

• Critics believe that online platforms lack personal connection.

• Digital resources provide a wealth of information that can enhance learning experiences.

• Face-to-face interaction is essential for social development.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5