Primary Source Analysis for 6th Grade
This 5-page packet guides 6th graders through analyzing primary sources related to American literature. It is designed to build critical thinking and reading comprehension skills, with scaffolding for struggling readers.
“A document-based question using primary sources on American literature for struggling readers”
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute whole-group or small-group activity.
- Discussion question: What makes a source a 'primary' source?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for written responses or allow students to work in pairs.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask students to find another primary source related to American literature and explain its significance.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
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Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this packet as a 45-minute whole-group or small-group activity.
- Discussion question: What makes a source a 'primary' source?
- Scaffold for struggling readers: Provide sentence starters for written responses or allow students to work in pairs.
- Extension for advanced students: Ask students to find another primary source related to American literature and explain its significance.
- Estimated time: 45 minutes.
Primary Source Analysis for 6th Grade
This 5-page packet guides 6th graders through analyzing primary sources related to American literature. It is designed to build critical thinking and reading comprehension skills, with scaffolding for struggling readers.
What is Diffit?
Teachers use Diffit to get quality materials for their unique classrooms. Adjust difficulty, add scaffolds, or change the topic to get started.
Try Diffit for free