Kids · Grades 3–5

Sneaky Tricks Quiz

Read each line. Pick the sneaky trick. Become harder to fool.

Definition

Sneaky tricks are kid-friendly names for fallacies — twisting words, attacking the person, only-two-choices, and more — so young readers can spot unfair arguments.

Same skills as the adult fallacy catalog, with school and friendship examples. Great as a classroom exit ticket after a short lesson.

From the book

Chapters 6–8 in Think Smart, Argue Fair — practice here, then return to the chapter examples.

Next drill

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Practice

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Question 1 of 8

You can't trust Maya's idea for longer recess — she's always late to class.