FIJO, JANE ANN D.

BSED-ENGLISH 2A
Module 1
History and Its Sources
PRE-TEST:
EXPLANATION. Direction: Answer the following questions in the space provided.

1. What can you say about the quotation, “We are not makers of history; we are
made by history” by Martin Luther King. Jr.? Give a specific situation where you
can apply this.
Answer: The phrase "We are not the makers of history, but we are made by history"
has several connotations. The phrase could be interpreted to mean that society is
dependent on the past for newer innovations and that new ideas are few in the
present world. The remark could also imply that we build on what previous
generations have taught us and that our judgments are significantly impacted by
history.The quote's fundamental message has remained essential despite the fact
that it is open to interpretation. One might ask if the quote's meaning could be
interpreted differently in hundreds of years. Regardless of differing viewpoints,
history still has an impact on us today.

2. When you search for important information related to history, what reference did you
use? Give at least five examples and explain why.
Answer:

Dictionary of American History — [REFERENCE E 174 .D52 2003]

on people, places, events, themes. Bibliography.

Encyclopedias

Provide an overview of a topic in articles of varying length and detail. A good place to
start for background information and, in some cases, a bibliography is available.

Handbooks & Chronologies

List notable events during different time periods in a particular geographic area, or for a
particular topic. To locate chronologies at Gray Library use the subject

Atlases

Atlases are collections of maps showing characteristics of difference geographical areas

related to population, political conditions, history, and economics. The pronunciation,
latitude, longitude, history of a place, and products produced may be given as well.

Humanities International Index (EbscoHost) [Electronic 1925 – present]

Humanities International Index is a comprehensive database covering journals, books
and other important reference sources in the humanities. Produced by Whitston
Publishing (an imprint of EBSCO Publishing)

3. Which of the examples you give belongs to primary sources? Secondary sources?
Why?
Answer: A primary source gives you direct access to the subject of your research.
Examples include interviews, statistical data, and works of art. Primary sources provide
raw information and first-hand evidence; they are often more reliable than second-hand
sources.

A secondary source describes, interprets, or synthesizes primary sources. Examples

include journal articles, reviews, and academic books. Secondary sources provide
second-hand information and commentary from other researchers that cannot be
directly compared to the original source.

4. What specific website did you use whe n you search online? Do you think it is a
credible source?
Answer: Google.com
Yes , Because most people use Google virtually every day or every day, it’s
understandable that we trust Google more than any other source of information to
provide us with the information we need.

Activity 2: My Stand: Write your opinion about the importance of history base on
your understanding related to the topic.

Answer:
For me We can have a better grasp of the world by studying
history. Without knowing how things work in the world, we can’t establish a
framework on which to build your life. History gives us a clear picture of
how society, technology, and government functioned in the past so that we
can better comprehend how they function now. First and foremost, history
provides a wealth of information on how people and communities behave.
Understanding how people and societies work is difficult, though a variety
of professions seek to do so. Our efforts would be hampered unnecessarily
if we relied solely on current data. They improve research abilities, the
capacity to find and assess information sources, and the ability to
recognize and evaluate various interpretations. Work in history improves
basic writing and speaking abilities and is immediately applicable to many
analytical tasks in the public and private sectors, where the ability to detect,
appraise, and explain patterns is critica
Activity 2: Let’s-Find-Out: Below is a Venn diagram in which you need to
differentiate primary sources from secondary sources.

Primary sources
A primary source is a source that
provides direct or firsthand evidence
about an event, object, person, or
work of art. Primary sources provide
the original materials on which
other research is based. They enable
researchers to get as close as
possible to what actually happened
during a particular event or time
period.
Secondary sources
A secondary source is one or more
steps removed from the event or time
period and is written or produced after
the fact with the benefit of hindsight.
Secondary sources often lack the
freshness and immediacy of the original
material, as well as the attention paid
to detail and context.

Activity 4: Who’s Who? Recognize each picture and check the REAL one base on
its reliability and origin.

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 5: DETECTIVE YOUnan: Explain each picture if it is primary or secondary source
based on the discussion. Write your answers on the space provided.

1.The first picture is primary because this book” Noli

Me Tangere” was written by our national hero Jose
Rizal and this photo was capture from Museum by
it’s link name.

2.The second picture is an instruction manual. This

reading material is secondary because this kind of
thing have a table of contents in the index enable us
to know if the information is relevant and it is one of
the characteristics of secondary sources.

3. The Third photo is a Philippine Five pero coin. This

is primary because coin is included to be artifacts.
Artifacts is one of the common examples of primary
source.

4.The fourth picture is the guidelines. This is a

secondary because the content is summarizing form
the primary sources and guidebooks are one of the
basic examples of secondary sources.

The fifth image is the recycle products. This is a

primary because the material that used is being
developed means the substance or the process of
turning one thing into more of the same thing called
primary recycling

The last picture is an image of the books. This kind of

sources is a secondary because it has a table of contents
and the index have use author and have references and
also the date of publication and edition are newer. It’s ..
discuss, summarize, analyze and process from a primary
sources.
SELF-EVALUATION:
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE ( JAON ANG CHOICES SA MODULE)
Direction: Read and understand each question and encircle the letter of your answer.
1. It is derived from the Greek word ‘historia’ which means inquiry or knowledge
acquired from the investigation.
Answer: B

2. He is a historian who said that “History, in its broadest sense, is everything that
ever happened”.
Answer: D

3. Which of the following is NOT the very nature of history?

Answer: C

4. History helps create good business people, professionals and political leaders. In this
situation, what is the function of history?
Answer: A
5. are immediate, first-hand accounts of a topic, from people who had a direct
connection with it. .
Answer: C

6. documentary films become primary sources and secondary sources?

Answer: B

7. As a student, how do you know when it is a primary source?

Answer: D
8. It is said that many primary sources contain inaccurate and biased information? Do
you think this is acceptable to be used as a source?
Answer: A

9. Which of the following is not part of the characteristics of the primary source?
Answer: B

10. Why there is a need to know the background of the author in secondary sources?
Answer: C

II. WHAT SOURCE? Read the following scenarios and classify the sources
discovered as primary or secondary sources. After that, explain your answer.
Write your answer in the space provided.
Answer: Primary Source

It is a primary source because photography is one of the very common types of

primary source and it serve to be document events or relationships in a person’s,
life or history in municipality. In this photo helps Jose to conclude a little
information about the history of Calamba Laguna.

Answer: Primary source

It is a primary because the one who wrote this biography is seeking or validating
the real happening in the story by interviewing the friends and family of the main
character of her biography. She was the first handed or the primary of this written
work.

Answer: Secondary source

It is secondary source because the statement says /mentioned textbook. In the
secondary sources, textbook is one of the types of secondary sources. And the
author of the textbook she’s reading is interpreting the works of other
historians/the primary source.

Answer: Primary source

It is primary source because of the product in the museum are primary especially,
it was a sculpture serve as witness about an event, object or person of a history.
And sculpture is one of the primary sources.

Answer: Secondary source

It is a secondary source because brochure has only have few details or

information written and this type of handbook is made shorten and interpreting
the map and atlas which is the primary source that serve their guides.
Post-Test:
I. EXPLANATION. Direction: Answer the following questions in the space
provided.

1. What can you say about the quotation, “Study the past so that the history you
write today; is something we could learn about tomorrow”? Can you give specific
situation where you can apply this?
Answer:

I agree from the quotation that “We should study the past so that the history
you write today is something we could learn about tomorrow” first, As a student
it is very important to understand ourselves and the world around us. There is a
history of every field and topic, from medicine, to music, to art. To know and
understand history is absolutely necessary, Studying the past allows us to
observe and understand how people and societies behaved. For example, we are
able to evaluate war, even when a nation is at peace, by looking back at previous
events, Knowing what events led up to these various wars helps us better
influence our future. In addition Understanding past events and how they impact
the world today can bring about empathy and understanding for groups of people
whose history may be different from the mainstream. You will also understand
the suffering, joy, and chaos that were necessary for the present day to happen
and appreciate all that you are able to benefit from past efforts today.

2. Why is there a need to know if the source is primary or a secondary?

Answer:
It is important to know if the source is primary and secondary source so
that we can able to identify were is the information coming from or if it is
relevant .

3. What will you do when you search on the internet for a related source? Compare
it to your past experience in finding information.
Answer:
Of course I will check if they are relevant source , or check for a copyright
statement near the bottom of the page. And make sure the author has the
proper credentials on the subject matter.
II. ASSIGNMENT: Student may give one example of a primary source and its
corresponding secondary source derived from them. They need also to explain why it
becomes a primary or secondary source.

Primary Sources Secondary Sources

Interview transcript Aademic book

This means the unedited audio or
video recording are primary sources.
This is because you have edited the
interview, if unintentionally, to fit in
with your research.
This means that Secondary sources
were created by someone who did not
experience first-hand or participate in
the events or conditions you’re
researching.