> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://jennyrice.gitbook.io/wrd-418-legal-writing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://jennyrice.gitbook.io/wrd-418-legal-writing/chapter-2-what-is-legal-reasoning/activities.md).

# Activities

## <mark style="background-color:$warning;">Activity #1: Deductive-Reasoning Debate</mark>&#x20;

**Step 1:** Using the rule and facts below, create two syllogisms—one reaching the conclusion that Jamie has violated the rule, and one reaching the conclusion that Jamie has not violated the rule.

* **Rule:** *Vehicles are not allowed in the park.*
* **Facts:** Jamie rides an electric scooter into the park.

**Step 2:** Now <mark style="color:purple;">**expand**</mark> each syllogism into arguments you could present in a short debate. Your goal is to make your side sound obvious and compelling. Create arguments for *both* conclusions: (1) Jamie did violate the rule and (2) Jamie did not violate the rule.&#x20;

## <mark style="background-color:$warning;">**Activity #2: Analogical-Reasoning Debate**</mark>

The city library has a rule: *“Food and drink that disrupt the library are not allowed.”* Taylor brings a smoothie into the library. The librarian says smoothies violate the rule against “food and drink that disrupts the library.”&#x20;

You'll need to use analogical reasoning to decide whether the precedents support the librarian's claim that Taylor violated the rule.&#x20;

* **Case A:&#x20;*****City v. Vendor***\
  The library banned pizza delivery inside because hot food created strong odors that distracted other patrons.
* **Case B:&#x20;*****City v. Snack Shack***\
  The library allowed vending machines with packaged snacks because they produced no smells and caused little disruption.

You will need to do the following:&#x20;

**Step 1: Identify a proper base point for comparing the cases. (Remember to ask what the rule cares about and why. What features/factors matter the most?)**

**Step 2: Identify similarities and differences of all three cases using this base point. You'll need to determine whether a smoothie is more like a pizza or more like a vending machine snack.**&#x20;

**Step 3: Draft two analogical arguments that make cases for both sides. Explain which differences matter and which do not.**