English Language ArtsSocial Studies6-8
Analyzing Primary Sources Guided Notes
By Adrian D.
This 1-page worksheet provides guided notes with sentence starters to help 6th graders analyze primary source documents. It's designed to build foundational skills in historical document analysis and critical thinking.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as an introduction to primary source analysis or as a scaffold during a longer lesson.
- Discussion question: What makes a document a 'primary source,' and why is it important to analyze them?
- For struggling readers, model filling out the first section together and provide a word bank of useful analytical verbs.
- Advanced students can be challenged to find an additional primary source and complete the guided notes independently.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.
English Language ArtsSocial Studies6-8
Analyzing Primary Sources Guided Notes
By Adrian D.
This 1-page worksheet provides guided notes with sentence starters to help 6th graders analyze primary source documents. It's designed to build foundational skills in historical document analysis and critical thinking.
Customize for your classroom
Teacher Guide & Tips
- Use this worksheet as an introduction to primary source analysis or as a scaffold during a longer lesson.
- Discussion question: What makes a document a 'primary source,' and why is it important to analyze them?
- For struggling readers, model filling out the first section together and provide a word bank of useful analytical verbs.
- Advanced students can be challenged to find an additional primary source and complete the guided notes independently.
- Estimated time: 30-45 minutes.