Firsthand vs Secondhand Accounts

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What is a firsthand account?

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A firsthand account is a description or report of an event that is based on the personal experience of the person telling it.

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What is a secondhand account?

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A secondhand account is a description or report of an event that is based on someone else's experience or research.

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Give an example of a firsthand account.

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A letter written by a soldier describing their experiences in battle.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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A biography written about a famous person based on research.

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What type of account is a journal?

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A journal is a firsthand account because it contains personal experiences and thoughts.

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What type of account is a textbook?

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A textbook is a secondhand account because it summarizes information from various sources.

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Which is NOT a firsthand account: Journal, Interview, Biography, Letter?

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Biography is NOT a firsthand account.

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Which is NOT a secondhand account: Journal, Biography, Encyclopedia, Textbook?

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Journal is NOT a secondhand account.

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A secondhand account is based on an author's _____________.

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research.

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What is the main difference between firsthand and secondhand accounts?

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The main difference is that firsthand accounts are based on personal experience, while secondhand accounts are based on research or other people's experiences.