Comparing How Different Sources View the Same Event

Analyzing Sources and Building Evidence-Based Arguments

5th Grade·Social Studies·US-IA-SS

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Learners will compare multiple sources to identify differing viewpoints on the same historical event.

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Analyzing Sources and Building Evidence-Based Arguments

5th Grade · Social Studies · US-IA-SS

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Learners will interpret source perspectives, formulate clear claims, locate supporting evidence, and construct well-reasoned responses using multiple sources.

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SS.5.2West Virginia Social Studies Standards · All ages

Assume a role (e.g., judge, juror, prosecutor, etc.) in a mock proceeding (John Brown, Dred Scott, etc.) to acquire understanding of the trial-by-jury process and justify its effectiveness in solving conflicts in society both past and present.