Lesson overview

Introduction
Argument
Middle years and up
Argument
Argumentation
Claims
Evidence
Reasoning
Critical thinking
Persuasion
Persuasive
Issues
Rebuttal
Assumptions
Backing
Limits
In this lesson, we'll explore a variety of forms of evidence, from stories of personal experiences to systematic observations to expert testimony. We look at how each form is used through examples such as ads, history books, and video essays. We touch briefly on the topic of evaluating evidence, but the main focus is on distinguishing between common forms and learning to recognise their distinctive features, including strengths and weaknesses.