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Analyzing Sources for Essay Writing

Grade 1145 min

Learning Objective

I can evaluate primary and secondary sources by identifying the historical context, intended audience, purpose, and point of view (HIPP).

Lesson Flow

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4 min

How to Evaluate Sources for Reliability - Writing for Kids

Teaching Without Frills

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Describe a possible historical context that might influence a speech given by a labor union leader in 1935. Who might be the intended audience for a travel brochure advertising a luxury resort? Explain how the brochure's content might be tailored to that audience. ”

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