Primary and Secondary Sources: Audience and Purpose

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When a reporter talks about a movie based on reviews he heard, what is he? Options: Primary, Secondary, Primary and Secondary

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Secondary

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What is the letter found in the locker room?

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Primary

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What is the dress found in the attic?

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Primary

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When we use textbooks to learn about the history of the United States, what are we using?

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Secondary

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When I read articles written by others about Hollywood actors in People magazine, what am I reading?

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Secondary

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Which of these is NOT an example of a primary source?

• Original uniforms worn by soldiers
• Diaries written at the time of an event
• Video of a historical event
• A poem about a famous person from your classmate

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A poem about a famous person from your classmate

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Which of these is NOT an example of a secondary source? Newspaper articles, Diary entry, Encyclopedia, Textbook

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Diary entry

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audience

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the readers that the text is intended for

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Purpose

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the reason the text is written (to entertain, inform, or persuade)

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What would you say to Ms. Weber to persuade her to buy you a Starbucks, knowing she loves coffee?

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You should buy me a Starbucks because then you could get yourself a coffee too!