Analyzing Sources for Essay Writing
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Objective
I can evaluate primary and secondary sources by identifying the historical context, intended audience, purpose, and point of view (HIPP).
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Practice
7 questions
Explain the difference between a reliable and an unreliable source, according to the video. Provide an example of each.
Describe how an author's bias might affect the information presented in a source. Give a hypothetical example.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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