PRIMARY SOURCES…

Analysis and usefulness in understanding World History.

PRIMARY SOURCES (defined) PRIMARY SOURCES are documents or physical objects

which were written or created during the time under study. These sources were present during an experience or time period and offer an inside view of a particular event.

Some types of primary sources include: ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS (excerpts or translations acceptable):

Diaries, speeches, manuscripts, letters, interviews, news film footage, autobiographies, official records

CREATIVE WORKS: Poetry, drama, novels, music, art RELICS OR ARTIFACTS: Pottery, furniture, clothing, buildings

Examples of primary sources include: Diary of Anne Frank - Experiences of a Jewish family during

WWII The Constitution of Canada - Canadian History Political cartoons created during the time period under study Weavings and pottery - Native American history

(Source: www.Princeton.edu)

PRIMARY SOURCE ANALYSIS

WHY STUDY PRIMARY SOURCES? Every document people leave behind is full of clues that tell us about the circumstances of every day life and the significant events that took place. Analyzing Primary documents can give us a look at the mindset of the people who lived through those significant events. Analysis of tone, grammar, word choice & style can help us understand the intended and hidden meanings of these sources.

Some Helpful Links… Author’s Purpose Practice:http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/ReadStrat8.html (general explanation)http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/j/authorpurposep.cfm (very simple ex.)

Author’s Tone Practice:http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/identifying-tone (brief tutorial with explanation, examples, practice)

Author’s Point of View Practice:http://www.ereadingworksheets.com/point-of-view/ (explanation)http://www.studyzone.org/testprep/ela4/j/authorspurposel.cfm (explanation & example)