7th Grade Texas History: Unit 01 Flashcards

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Critically examining significant details and language patterns of a text to develop a deep understanding of the author’s claims or point of view.

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close reading

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What is the term for 'taking into consideration how the author was influenced by when and where the document was produced'?

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contextualizing

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What is the term for 'comparing different sources in order to 1) gain a more accurate account of the past, 2) evaluate the validity of a source, and/or 3) consider multiple perspectives'?

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corroboration

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What is the term for 'the personal attributes and life experiences of an author that may have influenced his/her point of view'?

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frame of reference

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the circumstances of the time in which an event occurred or in which an author lived that may have influenced his/her point of view

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historical context

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What is the term for 'an opinion or perspective presented by the author of a document, influenced by the author’s personal circumstances'?

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point of view

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What is the term for 'first-hand accounts of an event created by eyewitnesses or first recorders at the time of the event'?

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primary source

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What is the term for 'accounts of events created at a later date and by someone who was not present at the event'?

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secondary source

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Examining a document to inquire about who, when, where, and why the document was created along with identifying the type of document.

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sourcing

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an approach to studying history in which students ask questions about primary sources and evidence, context, and diverse perspectives to deepen their understanding of past events

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inquiry