First-Hand vs. Second-Hand Accounts

First-Hand vs. Second-Hand Accounts

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, History, Journalism

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial explains the difference between first-hand and second-hand accounts, relating them to first-person and third-person points of view. It provides examples of each type, such as diaries and autobiographies for first-hand accounts, and textbooks and biographies for second-hand accounts. The tutorial includes specific examples involving Beyonce to illustrate the concepts. It concludes with instructions for a worksheet to reinforce the learning.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of a first-hand account?

It is written by someone who was not present at the event.

It is always fictional.

It uses third-person pronouns like 'he' and 'she'.

It includes personal thoughts and emotions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a first-hand account?

A biography of a famous person.

A student's diary entry about their day.

A newspaper article about a past event.

A history textbook.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the example of Beyoncé visiting a school, what indicates it is a first-hand account?

The absence of personal emotions.

The description of the author's personal experience.

The use of third-person pronouns.

The focus on historical facts.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What defines a second-hand account?

It is written by someone who was not part of the event.

It includes the author's personal emotions.

It is always a fictional story.

It is written by someone who experienced the event.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a second-hand account?

A personal letter from a soldier in war.

A history textbook.

A biography of a historical figure.

A newspaper article about a past event.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you identify a second-hand account?

It uses first-person pronouns like 'I' and 'we'.

It provides a direct experience of the event.

It is always written in the present tense.

It often includes names and third-person pronouns.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common feature of second-hand accounts?

They include information and facts about events.

They describe events experienced by the author.

They provide new information.

They are always fictional.

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