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Name: ______________________________
Date: _______________
Class: ________________________________________
| Exemplary | Adequate | Minimal | Attempted | |
| Analysis of Document | Offers in-depth analysis and interpretation of the document; distinguishes between fact and opinion; explores reliability of author; compares and contrasts author's point of view with views of others | Offers accurate analysis of the document | Demonstrates only a minimal understanding of the document | Reiterates one or two facts from the document but does not offer any analysis or interpretation of the document |
| Knowledge of Historical Context | Shows evidence of thorough knowledge of period in which source was written; relates primary source to specific historical context in which it was written | Uses previous general historical knowledge to examine issues included in document | Limited use of previous historical knowledge without complete accuracy | Barely indicates any previous historical knowledge |
| Identification of Key Issues/Main Points | Identifies the key issues and main points included in the primary source; shows understanding of author's goal(s) | Identifies most but not all of the key issues and main points in the primary source | Describes in general terms one issue or concept included in the primary source | Deals only briefly and vaguely with the key issues and main points in the document |
| Resources | Uses several outside resources in addition to primary source | Uses 1—2 outside resources in addition to primary source | Relies heavily on the material/information provided | Relies exclusively on the material/information provided; no evidence of outside resources |
| Identification of Literary Devices | Analyzes author's use of literary devices such as repetition, irony, analogy, and sarcasm | Mentions author's use of literary devices but does not develop fully | Does not discuss author's use of literary devices | Does not discuss author's use of literary devices |
| Understanding of Audience | Shows strong understanding of author's audience | Shows some understanding of author's audience | Shows little understanding of author's audience | Shows no understanding of author's audience |
This primary source lesson from the Library of Congress Web site introduces students to primary sources and explains how to analyze them.
Name: ______________________________
Date: _______________
Class: ________________________________________
| Exemplary | Adequate | Minimal | Attempted | |
| Analysis of Document | ||||
| Knowledge of Historical Context | ||||
| Identification of Key Issues/Main Points | ||||
| Resources | ||||
| Identification of Literary Devices | ||||
| Understanding of Audience |
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