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Analyzing Historical Letters, Diaries, and Speeches
Extract factual evidence and identify authorial context from written historical primary documents.
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Historical Inquiry and Source Analysis
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Goal
Learn how to ask compelling historical questions and critically evaluate diverse primary and secondary sources for bias, perspective, and corroboration.
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Learning standards covered
Content Standard 4Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeTime, Continuity, and Change - Students analyze events, people, problems, and ideas within their historical contexts.
Content Standard 6Wyoming Social Studies Standards · 5th GradeTechnology, Literacy, and Global Connections - Students use technology and literacy skills to access, synthesize, and evaluate information to communicate and apply social studies knowledge to global situations.