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How does a secondary source typically present information about an event or topic?
How does a secondary source typically present information about an event or topic?
- It exclusively uses fictional narratives to describe historical events.
- It avoids including details about the event to maintain a general overview.
- It conveys information through facts and details without focusing on personal perspectives. (correct)
- It focuses mainly on the personal feelings of the author who experienced the event.
Which characteristic distinguishes a secondary source from a primary source?
Which characteristic distinguishes a secondary source from a primary source?
- A secondary source is an informational text written by someone who did not experience the event, emphasizing facts and details. (correct)
- Both emphasize personal feelings.
- Both sources are written by people who experienced the event.
- A secondary source is written by someone who directly experienced the event, prioritizing personal perspective.
If you're researching The Dust Bowl, which resource would be considered a secondary source?
If you're researching The Dust Bowl, which resource would be considered a secondary source?
- A farmer's personal diary detailing daily life during the dust storms.
- An autobiography written by someone who lived through The Dust Bowl.
- A newspaper article by an reporter that lived through the event.
- A historical book about the Dust Bowl written decades later. (correct)
In paragraphs 1-3, what main effect on the farmers is described?
In paragraphs 1-3, what main effect on the farmers is described?
What phrase exemplifies the impact of dust storms described in paragraphs 1-3?
What phrase exemplifies the impact of dust storms described in paragraphs 1-3?
What is primarily described in paragraphs 4-6?
What is primarily described in paragraphs 4-6?
In the context of paragraphs 4-6, what does 'resettlement' imply?
In the context of paragraphs 4-6, what does 'resettlement' imply?
What primary theme do paragraphs 7-10 address?
What primary theme do paragraphs 7-10 address?
Why might paragraphs 7-10 highlight the significance of a photograph?
Why might paragraphs 7-10 highlight the significance of a photograph?
How does the secondary source help in understanding the topic?
How does the secondary source help in understanding the topic?
How does the information in a secondary source typically support understanding a topic?
How does the information in a secondary source typically support understanding a topic?
What can be inferred about the 'Topic of text' based on the information provided?
What can be inferred about the 'Topic of text' based on the information provided?
How does the secondary source enhance the understanding of the photograph mentioned in paragraphs 7-10?
How does the secondary source enhance the understanding of the photograph mentioned in paragraphs 7-10?
Considering the information provided, what is a key role of secondary sources in understanding historical events?
Considering the information provided, what is a key role of secondary sources in understanding historical events?
Why is it crucial to distinguish between primary and secondary resources when researching historical events?
Why is it crucial to distinguish between primary and secondary resources when researching historical events?
Based on the information given, how do the facts in secondary sources relate to events?
Based on the information given, how do the facts in secondary sources relate to events?
What role do feelings play in a secondary source?
What role do feelings play in a secondary source?
What can you infer is the goal of the author when writing a secondary source?
What can you infer is the goal of the author when writing a secondary source?
What is one type of secondary source?
What is one type of secondary source?
What is a step you take to find a topic for a secondary source?
What is a step you take to find a topic for a secondary source?
Flashcards
Secondary source
Secondary source
Informational text about a topic written by someone who didn't experience the event.
Effects of dust storms
Effects of dust storms
Dust buried crops and filled animal lungs and stomachs.
Paragraph content 4-6
Paragraph content 4-6
How the artist sequenced their work and resettlement and adistomarion.
Paragraph content 7-10
Paragraph content 7-10
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Secondary source's help
Secondary source's help
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Study Notes
- A secondary source is an informational text about a topic or event from someone who did not experience it.
- Unlike a primary source, a secondary source contains facts and details, but not the author's perspective or feelings.
- Books and articles about historical events are secondary sources.
Analysis of "Turning Dust into Art"
Paragraphs 1-3
- Focus on the effects of dust storms on farmers in the Dust Bowl.
- The evidence includes descriptions of "dust buried and killed crops" and dust that "filled animals' lungs and stomachs."
Paragraphs 4-6
- Discuss the sequence of an artist.
- Talks about resettlement and a distomation.
Paragraphs 7-10
- Focuses on when "she was heading home."
- Focuses on "talking about how important is the photograph."
Helpfulness of the Secondary Source
- The source supports the topic and the main idea.
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