“A Warm Clear Day in Dallas” “Address to Congress, November 27, 1963” “Students React to President Kennedy”s Death” Page 674

Quickwrite What are primary and secondary sources?

Literary Terms Primary Source – a firsthand account Examples: a speech, an autobiography, a letter Directly expresses the thoughts and feelings of a writer Expresses only one viewpoint. May be biased or knowledge may be limited

Literary Terms Secondary Source – A second-hand account Examples: history books, biographies, textbooks, encyclopedias Person writing the information did not participate in the event May be more objective than primary sources. May be based on several viewpoints

Using Primary and Secondary Sources Analyze Determine if the source is primary or secondary Determine the author’s purpose and audience Describe the author’s tone and syle

Using Primary and Secondary Sources Evaluate Determine fact and opinion Verify that facts are accurate Decide if opinions are valid Consider the author’s purpose and audience

Using Primary and Secondary Sources Elaborate Draw connections between what you’ve learned and your prior knowledge Do further research Discuss your own opinions

“A Warm Clear Day in Dallas” Page 676 Answer the questions in the yellow boxes inside the source. (1-4)

“Address to Congress” Page 680 Answer the questions in the yellow boxes inside the source. (1-2)

“Students React to President Kennedy’s Death” Page 682 Answer the questions in the yellow boxes inside the source. (1)

Activity Page 684 Questions 1-3 & 1-6