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US History I
Touchstone 4: Analyzing Primary Sources Template
Complete the following template, including all parts, for each primary source you chose from the Touchstone 4: Primary Source List.
Fill out all cells using complete sentences.
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Part 1: Meet the Primary Source |
Primary Source 1 |
Primary Source 2 |
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Write the title of the primary source from the Touchstone 4: Primary Source List, and paste the web link here. NOTE: Submissions that discuss primary sources that are not on the provided list will be returned ungraded. |
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What type of primary source is this? (Types could include a letter, speech, court transcript, legislation, diary entry, photograph, artifact, map, broadside, circular, political cartoon, artwork, etc.) |
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Provide a brief description of something you notice about the source, as if you were explaining to someone who can’t see it. |
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Part 2: Observe its Parts |
Primary Source 1 |
Primary Source 2 |
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Who wrote it or created it? Was it one person, or was it a group, like an organization? |
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When was it made? |
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What are two things you know about the personal background or beliefs of the person or group who created it? (4-5 sentences) |
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Was the source meant to be public or private? If public, who do you think was the intended audience? (4-5 sentences) |
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Part 3: Interpret its Meaning: Historical Context |
Primary Source 1 |
Primary Source 2 |
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Describe two other things that were happening |
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How does that context (or background information) help you understand why it was created? (4-5 sentences) |
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Part 4: Interpret its Meaning: Main Points and Purpose |
Primary Source 1 |
Primary Source 2 |
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What is the main idea or point of the source? Use specific evidence from the source itself to support your answer. (4-5 sentences) |
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Why do you think this primary source was made? Provide evidence from your prior responses to support your claim. (4-5 sentences) |
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Part 5: Use it as Historical Evidence |
Primary Source 1 |
Primary Source 2 |
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What are two historical questions this source could help you to answer? |
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What are two pieces of information the source presents that you should “fact check” (verify as true) by checking other primary or secondary sources? |
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This primary source shows one perspective on this topic. What are two other perspectives you should get to better understand this event or topic, and why? (4-5 sentences) |
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Reflection: What perspective do |
Checklist for Success:
❒ Did you select two primary sources from the Touchstone 4: Primary Source List?
❒ Did you select sources from different time periods?
❒ Did you complete all sections of the template for both sources?
❒ Did you review the grading rubric and compare it to your responses?
❒ Did you review the sample to see an example of a completed assignment?
❒ Did you proofread your work for proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization?
