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Document Analysis Form
Use a graphic organizer to help students analyze a historical document and determine its perspective or bias.
Subject
- English & Language Arts
- Social Studies
Language
English — USUpdated
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Document Analysis Worksheet
Date of Publication:
May 2017
Analyzing historical documents helps students understand and interpret both history and current events. They can use this document analysis worksheet to organize their analysis of a historical document.
Learn more about teaching document analysis.
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Facing History & Ourselves, “Document Analysis Form”, last updated May 25, 2017.
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