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[quote=Anonymous]What is inappropriate about a writing standard for 8th grade that states:

[quote]Students will:
-write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence;
-support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
[/quote]

I cannot see how the Common Core State Standards for 8th grade writing are at all inappropriate, here.

The teachers, or school district, gave the students  what many people believe to be inaccurate, not credible sources (the Holocaust deniers websites and articles, presumably) as sources on one side.   I actually think this had the potential to be a pretty good exercise for older students, who had already studies WWII and the Holocaust in detail, perhaps a Jr or Sr social studies class, it would be more appropriate.  The material made it not appropriate for 8th graders, sure.

But what should Common Core Standards state, to make certain that no one provides students with objectionable material in the implementation of these writing standards?   Should they state an acceptable list of source material?  (I don't think people would like that!)   Should they state "using reference material that is deemed age appropriate and at on-grade reading level"?   [/quote]

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