Primary and Secondary Sources

I was watching ESPN and one of the reporters said he had heard good reviews about a new sports movie. When he talks about the movie, what is he?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Primary and Secondary

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I found a letter to one of my friends in the locker room after school the other day. I know it’s private, but I want to read it! What is the letter?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Primary and Secondary

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My friends and I found an old wedding dress in our attic. My father said it belonged to my grandmother. What is the dress?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Primary and Secondary

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At school we use textbooks to learn about the history of the United States. When we use textbooks, what are we using?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Primary and Secondary

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What is a primary source?

• A primary source is a document or artifact that was created by someone who is not an expert in the field being studied.

• A primary source is an original document or artifact that was created during the time period being studied.

• A primary source is a secondary document or artifact that was created after the time period being studied.

• A primary source is a fictional document or artifact that was created for entertainment purposes.

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What is a secondary source?

• A secondary source is a document or recording that provides biased information about an event, person, or topic.

• A secondary source is a document or recording that provides incorrect information about an event, person, or topic.

• A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, but is not directly from that event, person, or topic.

• A secondary source is a document or recording that provides information about an event, person, or topic, and is directly from that event, person, or topic.

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