"But everyone else is doing it." "That's how it's always been." "You do it too, so you can't criticise me."

Your students hear these arguments every day - and most of them don't realise they're being tricked.

This 6-pack bundle gives your learners 120 pages of illustrated stories, comics, and hands-on activities that teach them to identify and dismantle six of the most persuasive logical fallacies - the ones that sound reasonable on the surface but fall apart the moment you think critically.

No dry worksheets. No walls of text. Every fallacy is taught through a gripping historical tale and a funny comic featuring Duchess (the cat) and Bruno (the dog) - characters that kids remember and talk about weeks later.

⭐ Rated 5.0 on Etsy and TPT

WHAT'S IN THIS BUNDLE?

6 complete activity packs (20 pages each):

🔴 You Too Fallacy - Look Who's Talking

When someone dodges criticism by pointing the finger back at you. Featuring the story of Soviet nuclear physicist Andrei Sakharov, who watched his own government use this tactic to silence dissidents and censor speech throughout the Cold War.

🟣 Genetic Fallacy - Don't Shoot the Messenger

Judging an argument by where it came from instead of whether it's true. Featuring the Salem Witch Trials and how Judge Hathorne condemned Martha - not based on evidence of spells or witnesses, but on her past, her grief, and her family.

🟠 Red Herring - Using a Distraction

When someone changes the subject to avoid the real argument. Featuring the story of how President George W. Bush used claims of "Weapons of Mass Destruction" to justify the invasion of Iraq in 2003 - a distraction that led to war.

🟡 Appeal to Tradition - This Is How It's Always Been

Why "we've always done it this way" is never a good enough reason. Featuring the story of Dr. Ignaz Semmelweis, who begged doctors to wash their hands and was laughed at - because the medical establishment refused to change, even when patients were dying.

💗 Appeal to Emotion - Pulling on Your Heartstrings

When feelings replace facts in an argument. Featuring the story of Charles Ponzi, who earned over $250,000 a day by speaking directly to people's hopes and fears - and made them feel guilty for doubting him.

🔵 False Equivalence - Comparing Apples to Oranges

When two things are treated as equal even though they're completely different. Featuring the story of how nervousness gets confused with phobias - and why saying "some rain equals a Category 5 cyclone because they're both wet" makes no sense at all.

WHAT MAKES THESE DIFFERENT FROM EVERY OTHER FALLACY RESOURCE?

Most logical fallacy resources are just definitions and matching worksheets. These packs teach through storytelling.

Each pack includes:

📖 An Illustrated Historical Story - A true story from history showing the fallacy in action. Not a paragraph in a textbook - a fully illustrated, multi-page narrative that pulls kids in and makes them care.

🎨 An Original Comic - Duchess and Bruno navigate the fallacy in a funny, relatable scenario. Includes a "Break It Down" analysis section so learners connect the humour to the concept.

🔍 Real-Life Examples - Spot fallacies in advertising, social media, news, and politics. These aren't hypothetical — they're drawn from the world your students actually live in.

✏️ Interactive Activities - Code Breaker puzzles, Match the Fallacy challenges, The Great Word Hunt, and a Draw Your Own Comic page where learners create their own fallacy scenario.

🐾 Hidden Gizmo Hunt - A sneaky character hidden in every pack that kids love finding. It's a small thing that makes the whole experience feel like a game rather than schoolwork.

📝 Answer Sheets Included - For teachers, parents, and group leaders. No extra prep needed.

Note: Every illustration in each pack is hand-drawn by a real artist too. No AI-generated images. No clip art. No templates. This is original artwork created specifically for this series - and you can see the difference on every page.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

→ Teachers looking for a critical thinking unit that actually engages middle schoolers (ages 11+) - not just keeps them quiet

→ Homeschooling families who want structured, curriculum-aligned content that doesn't feel like a chore

→ Parents who've noticed their kids can't tell the difference between a good argument and a bad one

→ Debate coaches and gifted programs looking for supplementary materials with depth

BUNDLE SAVINGS

Buy 5 packs, get the 6th free. That's 120 pages of content for less than the price of six individual packs.

WHAT YOU'LL RECEIVE

✅ 6 complete activity packs (PDF format)

✅ Each pack available in both US Letter and A4 size

✅ Instant digital download — files arrive in your email immediately after purchase

✅ Print as a booklet at your local print shop, or print individual pages at home

✅ Colour and B&W versions included

This is a digital download. No physical item will be mailed to you.

HOW TO USE

Print the pages, grab some coloured pencils, and go. Each pack works as a standalone lesson or as part of a larger critical thinking unit. Use them in sequence across six class sessions, or spread them throughout the term as reinforcement.

Works brilliantly as:

— A full critical thinking mini-unit (6 sessions)

— Weekly bell-ringers or fast-finisher activities

— Extension work for early finishers

— Homework that kids actually want to do

— Homeschool curriculum supplement

— Family discussion starters at the dinner table

CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT

These packs align with critical thinking standards across three national curricula:

Australia (Australian National Curriculum): Critical and Creative Thinking general capability — problem-solving, analysis, evaluation, inquiry-based learning across subject areas.

United Kingdom (UK National Curriculum): English (text analysis, persuasive argument), Citizenship (political and social issues), and Information Literacy (evaluating sources for reliability and bias).

United States (Common Core State Standards): ELA (analyse texts, evaluate arguments, persuasive writing), Standards for Mathematical Practice (critiquing reasoning), and NGSS (evidence-based thinking and argumentation).

Suitable for Grades 6 and above. Designed for middle school but used successfully with high school, homeschool, and family settings.

WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My kids absolutely adore the characters and story! It reminds us of horrible histories. I haven't found anything like this pack before and it's easy to print. It's perfect for extension work and discussion." — Sandra

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This activity pack is way more fun than I expected! I wanted something that would teach critical thinking skills but I didn't think you could make that fun but this pack sure is. My kids love it and now they're asking for more." — Kylie

MORE FROM DUCHESS & BRUNO

This is Bundle 2 of 4. We have 24 logical fallacy activity packs in total, plus poster sets and game cards. Visit our shop to see the full collection.

TERMS OF USE

This digital pack is for personal or single-classroom use only. You may print unlimited copies for your own students. Not for sharing, reselling, or commercial use. See the included Terms of Use document for full details.

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