THIS WEEK’S SKILL LESSON…

Generalizing

What does it mean to make a Generalization?

• You are making a statement about what several people or things have in common

For example…

• Many people like popcorn.

Non-example

• Everybody loves popcorn!!

This is a faulty generalization…

WHY??

What’s the difference?

Many people like popcorn.

VERSUS

Everybody loves popcorn.

Which generalization makes more sense?? WHY???

Example

• Many people wear glasses.

Non-example

• Only teachers wear glasses.

What’s the difference?

Many people wear glasses.

VERSUS

Only teachers wear glasses.

Let’s Review…

• Who can give an example of a generalization?

• Who can give an example of a faulty generalization?