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ARTICLE TITLE: “Denying the Holocaust” by Deborah LipstadtAccording to the article, what is the claim of Holocaust deniers?Is the evidence given by Holocaust deniers relevant? How does the evidence support (or not support) their argument/ claim? Is there enough evidence to support the argument? What types of evidence are missing?Did you find any flawed reasoning or logical fallacies given by the deniers? Explain:Provide the two most important pieces of evidence that the DENIERS use to support their claim, and identify what type of evidence each is: (is it statistical, anecdotal, testimonial or analogical?)What counterclaims are mentioned? What is the overall strength of the Holocaust Deniers’ argument? (Are you convinced?) Explain:Evaluating Arguments RubricInformational TextStandard: RI9-10.8 Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and reasoning. ExceedsMeetsNearly MeetsBeginningIdentify Argument/ Claim1._____ Student is able to identify the key argument/claim, showing a thorough understanding of text.1._____ Student is able to identify an argument/claim and demonstrate an adequate understanding of text.1._____ Student attempt to identify argument/claim is overly broad or simplistic. 1._____ Student attempt to identify argument/claim is incorrect or unclear.Textual Evidence 2._____ Evidence is well chosen, skillfully supports the argument/claim.2._____ Evidence adequately supports the argument/claim.2._____ Evidence is too obvious, limited or general. 2._____ Evidence is random or does not support the argument/claim.Analysis(Explain whether the EVIDENCE is relevant and sufficient.)3._____ Skillfully explains relevance of evidence. 4._____Convincingly explains if evidence is sufficient. 5._____If present, insightfully explains false statements/reasoning. 3._____ Explains relevance of evidence.4._____Explains if evidence is sufficient. 5._____ If present, explains false statements/reasoning.3._____ Explanation of relevance of evidence is too obvious.4._____ Limited explanation regarding whether the evidence is sufficient. 5._____ If present, does not accurately identify false statements/ reasoning.3._____ Explanation is absent.4._____Explanation doesn’t address relevance of evidence. (Simply provides opinions about text.)5._____ Does not attempt to identify any false statements or reasoning. *In order meet this standard, students must meet in all three strands (identification, textual evidence & analysis). ................
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