Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts6-8
Primary Source Analysis of Colonial Georgia
By Martin W.
This 5-page packet guides 8th graders through an analysis of primary source colonial journals. Students will explore European contact with American Indians and focus on trade relationships, building critical reading and historical thinking skills.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute lesson to introduce primary source analysis.
- Discussion question: What biases might be present in a colonial journal?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary of unfamiliar terms found in the journals.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students compare and contrast two different journal entries.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
Social StudiesEnglish Language Arts6-8
Primary Source Analysis of Colonial Georgia
By Martin W.
This 5-page packet guides 8th graders through an analysis of primary source colonial journals. Students will explore European contact with American Indians and focus on trade relationships, building critical reading and historical thinking skills.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute lesson to introduce primary source analysis.
- Discussion question: What biases might be present in a colonial journal?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide a glossary of unfamiliar terms found in the journals.
- Extension for advanced students: Have students compare and contrast two different journal entries.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.