Which novel do both the Point and the Counterpoint author rely on to support their claims?
Teaching History through Fiction and The Boy...Pajamas

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Annie Thomas
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
Hitler Youth
Refugee
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Point author's main claim is...
that teaching history through fiction is beneficial and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a perfect example of this
that teaching history through fiction is not beneficial and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas prove this
that The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is historically inaccurate
that The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is historically accurate, and therefore, is a wonderful book for children
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word inaccurate mean?
correct and true
incorrect or not true
biased and full of opinions
not biased and completely factual
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word beneficial mean?
full of lies
peaceful
helpful, valuable, or good
hurtful, harmful, and bad
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is the following quote irrelevant to the claim that historical fiction is a great way to teach people about history, and John Boyne’s The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is an excellent example.
"It is interesting to note that Rainer has also reviewed Richard Linklater’s Boyhood. Boyhood is another child-centered movie."
because the quote is based on opinions and not facts
because the quote supports the opposite side's claim
because the quote supports the claim and proves it is true
because the quote does not support the claim or prove the claim is true
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What facts do the Point and Counterpoint authors both agree on? Choose all that apply.
that The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is written to be a fable
that The Boy in the Striped Pajamas has sold more than 6 million copies worldwide
that historical fiction is a great way to teach children history
that the two young characters in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas would most likely have not had the opportunity to meet and visit at the fence
that John Boyne, the author of The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, should not use the excuse of the book being a fable as a reason why he can distort history
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the word distort mean in the following line?
"But that aside, the problem with Boyne’s premise is that writing a fable does not release him from an author’s obligation not to distort history."
allow readers to decide for themselves what is true
misrepresent, alter, or change
explain, clarify, or represent
forgive
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