First hand and Second hand Accounts

First hand account uses these words

• He, She, They

• Me, I We, Us

Second hand account gives facts and historical details instead of emotions.

• True

• False

In a first hand account that person was actually there.

• False

• True

Is this an example of first or second hand account?

"I was so scared."

• First hand account

• Second hand account

A second hand account has knowledge of the event but that person was NOT there.

• True

• False

Is a diary a first hand or second hand account?

• First hand

• Second hand

A first hand account is when someone___

• is there

• is not there

What type of account is a biography?

• First hand

• Second hand

I walked along the river and felt the summer breeze blow against my skin. The water was peaceful and the sound of the birds singing in the trees made me feel at peace.

Is this written in first or second hand account?

• First hand

• Second hand

Harry Houdini was a great magician who performed many daring escape acts. He amazed crowds by escaping handcuffs, unlocking chains and surviving impossible situations. He died on Halloween in 1926.

Is this a first or secondhand account?

• First hand

• Second hand