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Primary Source Analysis Worksheet Template

This document provides a framework for analyzing primary sources by having students examine details like the author, topic, location, dates, and significance of the source. Students are guided to fill in a table with this information before writing a summary and reflecting on what was learned from the source and how it helps understand the related historical topic. The goal is for students to carefully study primary sources and understand their context and meaning.

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Primary Source Analysis Worksheet Template

This document provides a framework for analyzing primary sources by having students examine details like the author, topic, location, dates, and significance of the source. Students are guided to fill in a table with this information before writing a summary and reflecting on what was learned from the source and how it helps understand the related historical topic. The goal is for students to carefully study primary sources and understand their context and meaning.

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  • Step 1: Examine the Source: Guides the user to examine the source document by noting key details about its content, purpose, and context.
  • Step 2: Summarize the Document: Instructs the user to write a summary of the document based on the information gathered in Step 1.
  • Step 3: What did you learn?: Encourages reflection on the information learned and its relevance to understanding historical topics.

Name: ______________________________________ Period: __________

ANALYZING PRIMARY SOURCES


Title of Document:
______________________________________________________

Type of Source:
______________________________________________________

STEP 1: Examine the source and fill in the table below.


Yes, you can jot down notes here- you do not need to write in complete sentences for this section. Just make
sure you have enough information to understand each section and your responses.
Who?
Who does the document discuss? Who is involved in the document? List any names in this document.

What?
What is the document about?

Where?
Where is the document from? List any places mentioned in the document.

When?
Dates! List any dates here mentioned in the document and the date when the document was written.

Why?
Why did the author write this document? What is the significance of this source?

STEP 2: Summarize the document.


Now, using your notes from Step 1, write a summary of the document below.

STEP 3: What did you learn?


Recall your notes we’ve taken in class on the topic for today. How does this document help you better
understand history?

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