Sourcing Historical Documents Techniques

The video tutorial addresses the challenges students face in sourcing historical documents. It introduces a method to teach sourcing using non-curricular content to engage students emotionally. The instructor uses a provocative magazine cover to demonstrate sourcing skills, emphasizing the importance of understanding historical context, audience, purpose, and point of view. The video concludes by encouraging students to apply these skills to historical documents, making the process clearer and more approachable.

What is one of the main challenges students face when sourcing historical documents?

• Applying the 'HAPPY' acronym

• Finding the documents

• Understanding the language used

• Remembering dates

How many documents must a student successfully source to earn one point on the rubric?

• Two

• Three

• One

• Four

Which of the following is NOT one of the four options for performing the sourcing skill?

• Author's biography

• Purpose

• Audience

• Historical context

What technique does the teacher use to introduce the skill of sourcing?

• Using a fictional story

• Using a non-curricular content

• Using a textbook example

• Using a historical document

What is the significance of the date October 31, 2016, on the magazine cover?

• It was Halloween

• It was the day of the presidential election

• It was the day after the election

• It was the first Tuesday in November

Why do the students think the magazine cover is biased against Trump?

• The cover was published after the election

• The word 'loser' is prominently displayed

• The image is digitally enhanced to make him look better

• The magazine is known for supporting Trump

What reaction do the students have when shown the magazine cover?

• They are indifferent

• They are emotionally invested

• They are confused

• They are bored

What is the purpose of showing the magazine cover to the students?

• To teach them how to source documents

• To analyze the magazine's sales

• To discuss the election results

• To criticize the magazine

What does the teacher emphasize about the 'HAPPY' acronym after analyzing the magazine cover?

• It is difficult to apply

• Students already know how to use it

• It is unrelated to sourcing

• It is only for advanced students

What is the final step the teacher takes after analyzing the magazine cover?

• Practicing on a historical document

• Assigning homework

• Showing another magazine cover

• Discussing the election results