US History I Touchstone 4 Analyzing Primary Sources
US History I Touchstone 4 Analyzing Primary Sources
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A. Directions
Step 1: Choose Two Primary Sources
Review the U.S. History I Touchstone Primary Source List and choose two for your assignment. Your two primary sources must come from different time periods.
Step 2: Download the Template
US History I Touchstone 4 Template.docx
This template includes the prompts you will respond to when analyzing your sources.
Step 3: Read and Analyze Both Sources
Read and analyze both sources by following the prompts in the template, and record your responses. The template has five parts:
- Part 1: Meet the Primary Source
- Part 2: Observe its Parts
- Part 3: Interpret the Meaning (Historical Context)
- Part 4: Interpret the Meaning (Main Point and Purpose)
- Part 5: Use as Historical Evidence
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hint
Revisit the U.S. History I tutorials to help you do your analysis. The four time periods in the primary source list correspond to the four course units. Navigate to the most relevant unit and explore the tutorials. Then find information to relate each primary source to its specific historical context.
Step 4: Review the Rubric
Review the rubric (Section B) to ensure you understand how your work will be evaluated and revise as needed.
Step 5: Review the Requirements
Review the requirements (Section C) and the checklist below to ensure your Touchstone is complete and ready to submit. Do not submit your Touchstone until it meets these guidelines.
❒ Check that your chosen sources are on the provided list.
❒ Check that your chosen sources come from different time periods.
❒ Check that you have recorded your responses in the provided template.
❒ Check that all sections of the template are complete for both sources.
❒ Check that you have included your name and date.
❒ Check that your work is proofread for proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and capitalization.
Step 6: Submit Your Touchstone
Submit your completed Touchstone using the blue button at the top of this page.
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