Primary/Secondary Presentation 12/10/25

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A source provides us with

Multiple Select

Select all that apply: Which of the following statements are true about secondary sources?

• They are created after the event has occurred.

• They are made by someone who was not present at the event.

• They are always more accurate than primary sources.

• They rely on primary sources for information.

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between a primary source and a secondary source?

• A primary source is created during the event, while a secondary source is created later.

• A primary source is always a book, while a secondary source is always a website.

• A primary source is made by someone who was not there, while a secondary source is made by an eyewitness.

• A primary source is less reliable than a secondary source.

Match

Which of the following sources are primary or secondary (match each source appropriately)

• Diary entry

• Letter

• History textbook

• A historical book

• Birth Certificate

Primary

Primary

Secondary

Secondary

Primary

• Primary

• Primary

• Secondary

• Secondary

• Primary

Open Ended

Describe a situation in which a secondary source might be more useful than a primary source.

Open Ended

What is the difference between primary and secondary sources? Starters: A primary source..... A secondary source.... This helps me understand ....

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about secondary sources.

• They are original records created at the time of an event.

• They interpret or analyze primary sources.

• They are created after the event has occurred.

• They are always less reliable than primary sources.

Fill in the Blanks

The wedding dress found in the attic is an example of a

source. (primary 1 or secondary 2)

Open Ended

Why is a newspaper article about a hat found in a tree considered a secondary source?

Multiple Choice

When writing an essay using Wikipedia and encyclopedias, what type of source are you using?

• Primary source

• Secondary source

• Both primary and secondary sources

• Neither

Open Ended

Does the picture below show a primary source or secondary source? Explain your answer.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: A diary written during an event is a

source. (primary 1, secondary 2)

Open Ended

What is an example of a primary source you could look for about the Titanic, and where could you find it?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a secondary source about President Abraham Lincoln?

• A biography written by a historian

• A photograph taken during his presidency

• A letter written by Lincoln

• A speech given by Lincoln

Open Ended

Are all sources the same kind of source?