SOURCING: Introduction to HIPPO using the Husky Weekly

​Introduction to Document Analysis Using the HIPPO Method, and practicing with the Husky Weekly.

​Guided Practice

Use your HIPPO handouts to help you.

Let's analyze this document, shall we?

H - Historical Context
I - Intended Audience
P - Purpose
P - Point of View
O - Outside Information

HIPPO stands for...

Imagine you are a historian...

Imagine you are a historian far into the future, and you are trying to understand what the life was like for a North Hollywood High School student. All you have access to is the Husky Weekly....

Open Ended

H - Historical Context

Write 1-3 sentences. "The historical context for this Husky Weekly is..."

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I - Intended Audience

Write 1-3 sentences. "The intended audience for this Husky Weekly is..."

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P - Purpose

Write 1-3 sentences. "The purpose of this Husky Weekly is..."

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P - Point of View

Write 1-3 sentences. "The point of view of this Husky Weekly is..."

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O - Outside Evidence

Write 1-3 sentences. "Some relevant outside evidence to help us better understand this Husky Weekly could be..."

In this way we have practiced the skill of sourcing. We will continue to use this skill and the HIPPO method throughout the school year.