Geometry: Law of Syllogism Project Wednesday , 10/2/2013

Geometry: Law of Syllogism Project

Due: Wednesday , 10/2/2013 15 points (counts as a Quiz score)

Purpose: To create a short story using conditional statements and the Law of Syllogism.

Directions: 1. Write a logically sequenced short story in the format of "If you give a Mouse a Cookie" or as in Mrs. Justice's Law of Syllogism example (see other side). 2. Use a minimum of thirteen (13) statements. 3. Apply the Law of Syllogism to make a conclusion from your story (see example). The last (13th) statement should connect the 1st and 12th statements; your conclusion. 4. Type or neatly print your story. 5. Check your grammar and spelling. 6. Be creative! 7. Have fun!!

Project Rubric:

Points

__ Law of Syllogism story (minimum 13 lines)

12

__ Law of Syllogism conclusion

2

__ Writing Skills:

1

- Ideas and Content: use accurate details

- Organization: check for logically sequenced content that flows smoothly

- Word Choice: be specific and accurate

- Spelling and Grammar: check for appropriate use of words

Total Points

15

Due: Wednesday, October 2, 2013

*Please note that this project is counted as a portion of the Quiz/Test 80% of your grade.

Geo.2.3 Syllogism Project 9/2013

Mrs. Justice's Law of Syllogism Example If you give Mrs. Justice some gardening gloves, then she will want to do some gardening. If she starts to do some gardening, then she will begin by trimming the flowers. If she trims the flowers, then she will want to trim the ivy ground cover. If she trims the ivy, then she will trim the shrubs. If she trims the shrubs, then she will trim the trees. Once she has trimmed the trees, she will clean-up all the trimmings. After she has cleaned-up the trimmings, she will want a cup of tea. If she has a cup of tea, then she will want a cookie. If she has a cookie, then she will need a napkin. Once she gets the napkin, then she will clean-up the crumbs. Once she has cleaned-up the crumbs, then she will finish her tea. Once she finishes her tea, then she will throw away the napkin. When she throws away the napkin, then she will relax. When she relaxes, she will be happy.

Applying the Law of Syllogism:

If you give Mrs. Justice some gardening gloves, then she will be happy.

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