OPVL Source Analysis

Unknown Grade45 min

Learning Objective

I can evaluate the origin, purpose, value, and limitations of historical sources using the OPVL method.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

How to analyse a historical source

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Practice

14 min

5 questions β€’ Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

β€œAnalyze a historical photograph by identifying its information, origin, perspective, context, audience, and motive. Provide a brief example to illustrate your analysis. Evaluate a historical letter by discussing its information, origin, perspective, context, audience, and motive. Provide a brief example to illustrate your analysis.”

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