Fallacy Finder

This worksheet supports students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 as they develop logical reasoning, argument analysis, critical reading, and evaluation of claims through focused practice with logical fallacies. Students analyze a short persuasive passage to identify common errors in reasoning and reflect on how these flaws weaken an author’s credibility.

Learning Goals

• Logical Fallacy Identification (Grades 6-8): Recognize and label hasty generalization, slippery slope, and false cause fallacies in a text.
• Reasoning & Argument Evaluation: Analyze how flawed logic impacts the strength and credibility of an argument.
• Critical Reflection: Determine which fallacy most weakens the author’s claim and explain why using clear reasoning.
• Logical Revision Skills: Consider how an argument could be rewritten to improve clarity, accuracy, and logic.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource: Designed by educators to align with ELA standards for argument and critical thinking.
• Guided Analysis Questions: Structured prompts support deeper reasoning and thoughtful explanations.
• Practice Through Creation: Students reinforce understanding by writing and labeling their own example of a fallacy.
• Flexible Use: Suitable for argument units, debate preparation, literacy centers, or independent practice.

This printable worksheet strengthens students’ ability to spot flawed reasoning, evaluate argument structure, and think critically about persuasive claims. By identifying fallacies and practicing revision, learners build confidence in analyzing real-world arguments and improving their own writing. Ideal for classroom or homeschool use, this resource supports essential skills in logic, reasoning, and analytical reading.

This worksheet is part of our critical comprehension worksheets collection.