Mrs.

Dupuis
S.S. 221

Name: ______________________________
Date: _________________ Period: ______
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Thesis Statements
Exit Card - Check for Understanding (not graded)

Directions: We want to check for your understanding of the differences between primary and
secondary sources. Look at all of the pictures below and circle the pictures that represent a primary
source document.

Check

Directions: Please answer the following questions about thesis statements.

1. What is a thesis statement?

Thesis
Statement for
Understanding

2. How many clauses should a thesis statement be?

3. What do the clauses represent?

4. How does a thesis statement help you organize your essay?