Stage 5 Critical Thinking

The Toulmin method of making an argument

• Watch the video
• Discuss
• Copy notes

Look at an example of an argument that uses the Toulmin model. Locate the different parts of the argument.

Work through the example as a class.

Find an article on the web about “The best …”. Try to locate the parts of the Toulmin model.

Choose a topic.

As a class, create an outline for an argument on that topic.

Begin writing a complete argument in your portfolio. We will finish it next lesson.