Create a Primary Source/Journal
- Contributor:
- Laurel the Historian
- Grade Level:
- 8-12
- Product Type:
- Workbook
- File Type:
- Number of Pages:
- 6
- Answer Key:
- NA
Description
Are you looking for an engaging resource for digital learning? In this activity, students will create their own primary resource of history in a letter or diary entry format which documents their personal experience. They will practice using SOAPSTone and develop their ability to analyze primary sources. Best of all, there’s no prep involved and it’s available on Google Drive or as a fillable PDF so students can complete this online.
Note: There are 2 versions included, one for any event, and one focused on COVID-19.
This product includes:
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Brainstorming web & graphic organizers
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Guidelines for their primary source
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Checklist for source
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Graphic Organizer for SOAPStone
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Analysis worksheet/peer feedback
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Rubric for assessment
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Google Docs and Fillable/Printable PDF versions
Questions, comments, concerns?
If you have any questions about this resource, or want to see more like it, please feel free to email me laurel.parr3@gmail.com.
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