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Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Today’s LEQ: Why is it important to know the difference between historical
facts and historical interpretations?
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What’s the difference?
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Primary Sources
• Document or physical object written or created during the time under study
• Offers an inside view
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For example…
• Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during WWII
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Secondary Sources
• Interpretation of a primary source (an outsider’s view)
• More steps removed from the event being studied
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For example…
• A history textbook or a magazine or journal that interprets/reviews past events...
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Why does this matter?
• Some secondary sources are reliable!
• However, be skeptical!!!– Facts based on
documents or opinioned conclusions?
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The BIG Idea…
• It’s important to distinguish between historical fact and historical interpretation!– Is this all the evidence? Or, just what the author
wanted me to read?
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What’s this have to do with Christopher Columbus???
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Gallery Walk – Part 2
• Revisit the sources hanging around the room. Now that you understand the difference between historical fact and historical interpretation, indicate on your graphic organizer whether each document is a primary or secondary source. Be sure to include a brief explanation.