Readings in Philippine History

MODULE 1

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Course Code:_________________
Name:________________________
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III. ACTIVITIES/APPLICATION

Activity 1. Primary sources vs. Secondary sources

Instructions:
1. using the Venn diagram below, compare and contrast the characteristics of primary and secondary
source materials. Give an explanations for the overlapping characteristics on the space provided.

Primary Secondary

Explanation for overlapping concepts:

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2. List down eight (8) examples of primary sources.
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
e. _______________________________
f. _______________________________
g. _______________________________
h. _______________________________

3. List down eight (8) examples of secondary sources.

a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
e. _______________________________
f. _______________________________
g. _______________________________
h. _______________________________

4. List down five (5) examples of sources which can either be primary or secondary depending on the
context and use.
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
e. _______________________________
 Activity 2. Classification of Sources: Primary and Secondary

Instructions: Using any social media site, ask your friends to share their opinions on whether President
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is an elite president or a populist president. Afterwards, screenshot, print, cut, and
stick five responses that can either be a primary or secondary source on the spaces provided. Indicate
whether the response is a primary or secondary source of information.

Response 1

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Response 2.

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Response 3.

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Response 4

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Response 5.

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IV. ASSESSMENT

Evaluating Primary and Secondary Sources

Instructions: choose ONE among the following historical events:

a. Marcos’ Declaration of Martial Law
b. EDSA People Power 1
c. President Joseph Estrada’ s Impeachment

Using library and online resources, search for primary and secondary sources that show or explain
the significance of your chosen historical event. Write down the selected sources and identify the
possible biases that they might contain.

Example: diary of Juan de la Cruz – one – sided version of the story

Historical Event:

1. Primary Sources:
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
e. _______________________________
2. Secondary Sources:
a. _______________________________
b. _______________________________
c. _______________________________
d. _______________________________
e. _______________________________

3. Enumerate five (5) sources that you do not have access to but could have been useful in understanding
your chosen historical event.
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b.___________________________________________________________________________________
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