Second edition revised November 2026. This three-book package introduces high school students to argumentation, logic, and debate through explanations, worked examples, and classroom practice.

Four chapters cover the parts of an argument; deductive and inductive reasoning; validity, soundness, strength, and fallacies; and the practice of debate. Topics include categorical logic and Venn diagrams, conditional reasoning, causal claims, refutation, research and source credibility, evidence cards, flowing, and introductions to Policy/CX, Public Forum, and Lincoln-Douglas debate.

Your download includes six files: an editable Word document and a ready-to-print PDF of each book.

• Textbook: 66 pages. Four chapters, worked examples, references, and a 150-term glossary.

• Student Workbook: 71 pages. 58 activities with 445 numbered items. The original 54 activity identifiers are retained, with four optional collaborative games added.

• Teacher Guide and Complete Answer Key: 89 pages. Answers, reasoning, scoring guidance, a suggested eighteen-week teaching sequence, and four printable chapter assessments with complete keys. The assessments contain 85 numbered items.

Assessment masters and keys are in the Teacher Guide. Page counts refer to the supplied PDFs; Word files may reflow with edits, fonts, or software. Tournament rule references identify their scope, and teachers should check the current rules for their event. This is a digital download.