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Grade 8 Primary Sources & DBQ — U.S. History — Reading Comprehension — Analyzing Written Documents Free printable reading comprehension passage about analyzing written documents. Students read the passage and answer questions to build understanding. For 8th Grade (ages 13–14).
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Analyzing Written Documents LITERACY · 8TH GRADE Name Date Read the passage, then answer the questions below. Analysing a written historical document proceeds in a fixed order that stops you jumping to conclusions. First source it: author, date, audience, purpose. Second, read for content and note what it says, distinguishing statements of fact from opinion and claim. Third, read for language, since word choice, what is capitalised, and what is assumed rather than argued all reveal the author's position. Fourth, contextualise: what was happening when it was written, and what would the audience have understood by it. Fifth, ask what it does not say, because omissions in an official document are often deliberate. Only then use it as evidence, and state clearly what it can support — a document proves what its author claimed, which is not the same as proving what happened. Questions: 1 What are the five steps in order? 2 Why are omissions important in an official document? 3 What does a document actually prove? www.littleactivity.com 8th Grade · Literacy
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Analyzing Written Documents LITERACY · 8TH GRADE Name Date Read the passage, then answer the questions below. Analysing a written historical document proceeds in a fixed order that stops you jumping to conclusions. First source it: author, date, audience, purpose. Second, read for content and note what it says, distinguishing statements of fact from opinion and claim. Third, read for language, since word choice, what is capitalised, and what is assumed rather than argued all reveal the author's position. Fourth, contextualise: what was happening when it was written, and what would the audience have understood by it. Fifth, ask what it does not say, because omissions in an official document are often deliberate. Only then use it as evidence, and state clearly what it can support — a document proves what its author claimed, which is not the same as proving what happened. Questions: 1 What are the five steps in order? 2 Why are omissions important in an official document? 3 What does a document actually prove? www.littleactivity.com 8th Grade · Literacy
Creative Writing — My Pet LITERACY · KINDERGARTEN Name Date Write what each character says. Use speech marks. Write about: My Pet Character A Character B Character A Character B Word bank paws furry curious whiskers gentle bark wagging snuggle www.littleactivity.com Kindergarten · Literacy
Creative Writing — My Day LITERACY · KINDERGARTEN Name Date Write a letter about this. Fill in every part. Write about: My Day Dear who is it for? Why I am writing: What I want you to know: start with "I remember when..." What I would like you to do: Word bank ancient cautious wistful rugged abrupt suddenly hurried gigantic From www.littleactivity.com Kindergarten · Literacy
Creative Writing — My Hero LITERACY · KINDERGARTEN Name Date Plan it first, then write. Use the word bank. Write about: My Hero Plan it: Where and when does it happen? What is the problem? How do the characters feel at the end? Word bank daring courage rescue danger unknown escape clever compass Now write: stuck? start with “At first…” www.littleactivity.com Kindergarten · Literacy
Creative Writing — My Favorite Season LITERACY · KINDERGARTEN Name Date Build your opinion one layer at a time. Write about: My Favorite Season What I think say it in one sentence Reason 1 because... Reason 2 also, ... What someone else might say So finish so a reader remembers Word bank splash blossom puddle float waves breezy shore drizzle www.littleactivity.com Kindergarten · Literacy
Creative Writing — The Best Day Ever LITERACY · KINDERGARTEN Name Date Build your opinion one layer at a time. Write about: The Best Day Ever What I think say it in one sentence Reason 1 because... Reason 2 also, ... What someone else might say So finish so a reader remembers Word bank quietly rugged sparkling shiny delighted distant brilliant swiftly www.littleactivity.com Kindergarten · Literacy
Creative Writing — If Animals Could Talk LITERACY · KINDERGARTEN Name Date Plan each part, then write the whole story on the lines. Write about: If Animals Could Talk Beginning Who is there, and where? Middle What goes wrong? End How does it work out? Word bank paws loyal gentle bark curious playful furry wagging Now write it out: www.littleactivity.com Kindergarten · Literacy
