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Signature History

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Students review the meaning and application of primary and secondary sources in research. They determine how researchers locate primary source documents before looking at signatures as a validating factor on many primary sources. Finally, they visit a website to read a letter from George Washington and to answer comprehension questions.

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secondary sources, historical documents, primary sources, primary source analysis

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historical documents, primary sources, secondary sources, english language arts
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Grade
4th - 6th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
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Research
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