False Dichotomy Readers Theater Script for Grades 8–12 Logical Fallacy Series

This Either/Or Fallacy (False Dichotomy) Readers’ Theater script for grades 9–12 is part of a Logical Fallacy series meant to create mastery of each of the 15 fallacies in the series. In this script, students dive into a talent show committee clash, where “rock or classical” oversimplifies a world of genre-blending possibilities. Through witty dialogue and reenactments, like the American Revolution’s “loyalty or rebellion” binary, students uncover the either/or fallacy—presenting only two options when more exist—and explore themes of creativity, compromise, and critical thinking.

Perfect for

• English Class focused on Argumentative Writing
• Reading fluency and comprehension
• Literary analysis (fallacies, themes, dialogue)
• Collaborative performance and critical discussion

(a single PDF with links to Google Docs/Slides, if print format is preferred you can download from your Google Drive to word/pdf/ppt/etc)

What’s Included:

The Script (Google Doc, editable, ~12 pages)

• ~2200 Words, 10 Scenes
• Casting breakdown with short description of character and number of lines read
• Student intro to fallacy

Teacher Guide (Google Doc, editable, ~15 pages)

• Lesson Planning Tips
• Main Ideas & Themes Discussion Prompts
• Answer Keys for Vocabulary, Short-Answer, Analysis & Optional Activity Questions
• Standards Alignment (CCRA)
• Casting Breakdown with Lexical Levels

Student Worksheet (Google Slides, editable, ~30 slides)

• Vocabulary: 10 terms (e.g., “binary,” “fusion”) with script quotes.
• Short-Answer Questions (10): like “What themes do SOFIA and KAI propose?”
• Analysis Questions (5): Analysis like “How do false dichotomies escalate conflict?”
• Optional Activities (5): Scenarios like “Create a poster for a fusion show.”
• Exit Quiz (Google Forms Self-Graded)

Script Summary

• Scene 1: Talent Show Theme Clash: The committee debates “rock or classical”; Amber pushes a binary.
• Scene 2: Rock vs. Classical Standoff: Amber’s “rock or nothing” splits the group.
• Scene 3: Weekend Plans Brawl: Jack’s study-fun balance is framed as “party or study.”
• Scene 4: Climate Debate Deadlock: A 2000s climate debate shows “economy or environment” oversimplification.
• Scene 5: Revolution’s Binary Trap: The Revolution’s “loyalty or rebellion” ignores diplomacy.
• Scene 6: Fusion Show Brainstorm: The team creates a fusion talent show.
• Scene 7: TikTok Comment Chaos: TikTok comments push binaries, but fusion wins.
• Scene 8: Classroom Fallacy Reflection: Students reflect on false dichotomies in life.
• Scene 9: Fusion Show Planning Frenzy: The team plans the fusion show without binaries.
• Scene 10: Fusion Show Triumph: The fusion show succeeds, praised for creativity.

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