Exploring Primary and Secondary Sources

What should students do if they haven't watched CNN ten and answered the question on Flipgrid?

• Continue watching the video

• Pause the video, watch CNN ten, and answer the question on Flipgrid

• Skip the CNN ten assignment

• Email the teacher for instructions

What is a primary source?

• A source created after the event by someone who was not there

• A source that provides a summary of multiple events

• A piece of evidence created by someone at the time of the event

• A fictional account of historical events

Which of the following is NOT an example of a primary source?

• A letter

• A textbook

• A government record

• A diary

Why are primary sources considered the most reliable?

• They are written by historians

• They provide multiple perspectives

• They are easy to understand

• They are usually factually based and the least biased

What is a secondary source?

• A source that provides a fictional account

• A source created after the event by someone who was not there

• A source that is always unbiased

• A source created at the time of the event

Why is it important to read multiple secondary sources?

• To find the most entertaining version of events

• To get multiple perspectives about what may have happened

• To save time

• To avoid reading primary sources

Why does the teacher want students to document their experiences during the pandemic?

• To share their stories with friends

• To keep them busy during the lockdown

• To practice their writing skills

• To create a primary source for future historical study

How often will the teacher post journal prompts?

• Once a week

• Once a month

• Every day

• Every other day

What should students do if they prefer listening to reading?

• Skip the reading assignment

• Check if the book is available on Audible

• Ask a friend to read to them

• Watch a movie instead

What are students required to do after reading the assigned book sections?

• Write a summary

• Create a presentation

• Discuss with a partner

• Answer 10 comprehension questions