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The Jargon of Historical Thinking

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When we think about the document's author, purpose, and credibility we are...?

a)

sourcing

b)

contextualization

c)

corroboration

d)

close reading

2.

When we think about the setting or context of the document we are using ...?

a)

sourcing

b)

contextualization

c)

corroboration

d)

close reading

3.

When we think about how things are similar to or different from now we are using ...?

a)

sourcing

b)

contextualization

c)

corroboration

d)

close reading

4.

When we locate and use additional documents that support a premise or idea, we are using ...?

a)

sourcing

b)

contextualization

c)

corroboration

d)

close reading

5.

When we ask where else can we find more information to support this idea, we are using ...?

a)

sourcing

b)

contextualization

c)

corroboration

d)

close reading

6.

When we examine the author's claims, supporting evidence, and gaps in information, we are ...?

a)

sourcing

b)

contextualization

c)

corroboration

d)

close reading

7.

When we ask what the author was trying to convince the reader of, we are ...?

a)

sourcing

b)

contextualization

c)

corroboration

d)

close reading

8.

When we ask what the impact of one event on another, we are looking at ...?

a)

cause & effect

b)

compare

c)

change over time

d)

point of view

9.

When we identify how events, ideas, or people are similar and different, we are ...?

a)

cause & effect

b)

comparing

c)

change over time

d)

point of view

10.

When we ask what has changed and what has stayed the same, we are looking at ...?

a)

cause & effect

b)

comparing

c)

change over time

d)

point of view

11.

When we examine how different groups view the same event or topic, we are looking at ...?

a)

cause & effect

b)

comparing

c)

change over time

d)

point of view

12.

an immediate, first-hand account of an event

a)

primary source

b)

secondary source

c)

evaluate

d)

author's purpose

13.

an interpretation of first-hand accounts of events

a)

primary source

b)

secondary source

c)

evaluate

d)

author's purpose

14.

critically examining information to determine if it is accurate and reliable

a)

primary source

b)

secondary source

c)

evaluate

d)

author's purpose

15.

When we source, close read, and recognize point of view, we are identifying ...?

a)

primary source

b)

secondary source

c)

evaluate

d)

author's purpose