Monday: Standards review POV/ first and second hand account

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a narrative or report that is based on the author's personal experience.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a narrative or report that is based on research or information gathered from other sources, rather than personal experience.

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What is a primary source?

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A primary source is an original document or firsthand account of an event, such as diaries, interviews, or photographs.

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What is a secondary source?

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A secondary source is a document or recording that relates or discusses information originally presented elsewhere, such as textbooks or articles.

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What does POV stand for?

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POV stands for Point of View, which refers to the perspective from which a story is told.

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What is first person POV?

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First person POV is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person POV?

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Third person POV is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is an example of a firsthand account?

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An example of a firsthand account is a diary entry written by someone who experienced a historical event.

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What is an example of a secondhand account?

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An example of a secondhand account is a history book that summarizes events based on various sources.

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How can you identify a firsthand account?

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You can identify a firsthand account by looking for personal experiences, emotions, and direct observations.