Lesson 4.4_ELA_10.1.25

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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 personal experience or direct observation.

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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 information received from others, not from personal experience.

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Which of the following is NOT a firsthand account: Diaries, Speeches, Interviews, or Textbooks?

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Textbooks are NOT a firsthand account.

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What pronouns are commonly used in a firsthand account?

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I, me, we are commonly used in a firsthand account.

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What pronouns are commonly used in a secondhand account?

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He, she, or they are commonly used in a secondhand account.

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Give an example of a firsthand account.

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Letters written by soldiers to their loved ones during a war.

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Give an example of a secondhand account.

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A history book summarizing events based on other people's writings.

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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 information from others.

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Why are firsthand accounts important in history?

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They provide direct insight into personal experiences and perspectives during historical events.

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What type of account would a biography be considered?

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A biography is considered a secondhand account.