1. Firsthand
and
Secondhand
Accounts

2. The objective is _______ .
Objective: I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
The objective is _______ .
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3. I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Prior Knowledge
Have you ever heard two people tell a story about the same event?
James says, “Did you hear about the food fight in the cafeteria? Quinn started throwing food at me, and then I threw it back at him. Then, everybody started throwing food!”
Quinn says, “The food fight in the cafeteria today was outrageous. I don’t know who started it. I think it might have been the 3rd graders. The food fight lasted 15 minutes before it ended!”
A time when I heard a story told by two different people about the same event was ______ .

4. Concept Account: A spoken description of a certain event
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Concept
Firsthand Account: an account given by someone who was at the event (Uses the pronouns: I, we)
Secondhand Account: an account given by someone who was not at the event (Uses the pronouns: he, they, she)
1. Rick says, “ This was my first time going to a real football game! 2. I had come to see the Forty-Niners play against the Raiders. 3. I was rooting for the Forty-Niners! 4. Everyone stood and cheered for their team, and it was so exciting! 5. The game was long and fierce, but my team won by 15 points!”
1. An NBC nightly news anchor reported live. 2. He said, “The scores are in from last nights game between the Raiders and the Forty-Niners. 3. It appears the Forty-Niners have won by 15 points! 4. They did it again! 5. The game took place in San Francisco, California. 6. According to reports, there were record crowds present at the game.”
This is a secondhand account of this event because __________ .
This is a firsthand account of this event because __________ .

5. A firsthand and secondhand account have some similarities and some differences.
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Concept
Firsthand Account: an account given by someone who was at the event (Uses the pronouns: I, we)
Secondhand Account: an account given by someone who was not at the event (Uses the pronouns: he, they, she)
1. Rick says, “ This was my first time going to a real football game! 2. I had come to see the Forty-Niners play against the Raiders. 3. I was rooting for the Forty-Niners! 4. Everyone stood and cheered for their team, and it was so exciting! 5. The game was long and fierce, but my team won by 15 points!”
1. An NBC nightly news anchor reported live. 2. He said, “The scores are in from last nights game between the Raiders and the Forty-Niners. 3. It appears the Forty-Niners have won by 15 points! 4. They did it again! 5. The game took place in San Francisco, California. 6. According to reports, there were record crowds present at the game.”
In this firsthand and secondhand account the similarities are ____ and the differences are ____ .

6. A firsthand and secondhand account have some similarities and some differences.
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Concept
Firsthand Account: an account given by someone who was at the event (Uses the pronouns: I, we)
Secondhand Account: an account given by someone who was not at the event (Uses the pronouns: he, they, she)
A firsthand account may include opinions, emotions, feelings, and details.
A secondhand account may include facts and information from many sources.
The scores are in from last nights game between the Raiders and the Forty-Niners. It appears the Forty-Niners have won by 15 points!
The crowds stood and cheered for their team, and it was so exciting!
A firsthand account may include____, but a secondhand account may include____ .

7. Places that you may see a firsthand account….
Firsthand Account: an account given by someone who was at the event (Uses the pronouns: I, we)
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Concept
Places that you may see a firsthand account….
Diary
Interview
Autobiography
Speech
Places that you may see a firsthand account are ____.

8. Places that you may see a secondhand account….
Secondhand Account: an account given by someone who was not at the event (Uses the pronouns: he, they, she)
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Concept
Places that you may see a secondhand account….
Encyclopedias
Textbooks
Newspaper
Biography
Magazine
Places that you may see a secondhand account are ____.

9. I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Importance
It is important to understand how to compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event because …..
1. You can more accurately determine the truth about what really occurred at a certain event.
2. You will be able to gather more information about particular events that are of interest to you.
It is important to understand how to compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event because _____ .

10. Underline the similarities in brown and the differences in green
Explain the similarities and differences in writing
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Skill – I Do
Firsthand Account: an account given by someone who was at the event (Uses the pronouns: I, we)
Secondhand Account: an account given by someone who was not at the event (Uses the pronouns: he, they, she)
1. The Daily Reader states, “The opening of Shelly’s donuts in town yesterday appears to have been a success. 2. The owner claims to have been saving for a long time to be able to open this business. 3. It is located on 2409 Elm St., on the corner. 4. She offers 25 different flavors of donuts to her customers. 5. They were so impressed, that many left glowing reviews of the new donut shop.”
1. Shelly says, “Today I opened my very first business called Shelly’s Donuts! 2. I have saved my money for so long to be able to do this. 3. I saw customers wrapped around the corner waiting to get in. 4. I felt so excited that I couldn’t wait to open the doors. 5. I knew that I wanted to offer my customers the best variety, so I offered 25 different flavors of donuts.”
In this firsthand and secondhand account the similarities are ____ and the differences are ____ .

11. Underline the similarities in brown and the differences in green
Explain the similarities and differences in writing
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Skill – I Do
Firsthand Account: an account given by someone who was at the event (Uses the pronouns: I, we)
Secondhand Account: an account given by someone who was not at the event (Uses the pronouns: he, they, she)
1. The Daily Reader states, “The opening of Shelly’s donuts in town yesterday appears to have been a success. 2. The owner claims to have been saving for a long time to be able to open this business. 3. It is located on 2409 Elm St, on the corner. 4. She offers 25 different flavors of donuts to her customers. 5. They were so impressed, that many left glowing reviews of the new donut shop.”
1. Shelly says, “Today I opened my very first business called Shelly’s Donuts! 2. I have saved my money for so long to be able to do this. 3. I saw customers wrapped around the corner waiting to get in. 4. I felt so excited that I couldn’t wait to open the doors. 5. I knew that I wanted to offer my customers the best variety, so I offered 25 different flavors of donuts.”
In this firsthand and secondhand account the similarities are ____ and the differences are ____ .

12. Underline the similarities in brown and the differences in green
Explain the similarities and differences in writing
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Skill – I Do
The firsthand and secondhand accounts are similar, because both accounts tell that Shelly has opened a donut business, and she has saved a long time in order to do this. Both accounts also tell that she will offer twenty-five different flavors of donuts. The firsthand account is different because it focuses on how Shelly feels. She feels excited and talks about seeing all the customers waiting to get in her store. The secondhand account is different because it focuses on facts about Shelly, the location of the store, and the customer’s opinions of the store.
The firsthand and secondhand accounts are similar because ____ and different because ___.

13. Underline the similarities in brown and the differences in green
Explain the similarities and differences in writing
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Skill – We Do
Firsthand Account: an account given by someone who was at the event (Uses the pronouns: I, we)
Secondhand Account: an account given by someone who was not at the event (Uses the pronouns: he, they, she)
1. The History textbook states, “The Revolutionary War began in The thirteen American Colonies were fighting for freedom from the British. 3. These brave warriors were called the Patriots. 4. Many of the men who fought in the war suffered hunger, death, sickness, and adverse circumstances for their country. 5. However, they continued to fight for their country, even in the midst of these circumstances.
1. Jon said, “I can’t wait until this war is over. 2. I’m hungry, cold, and I feel sick. 3. So many of my fellow men have died. 4. I don’t even know when I’ll be able to see my family again. 5. I wish I could be with my wife and my children again. 6. I long to be under the roof of my house, feel the warm fire, and be safe again. 7. However, I know I must keep fighting for the freedom of my country.”
In this firsthand and secondhand account the similarities are ____ and the differences are ____ .

14. Underline the similarities in brown and the differences in green
Explain the similarities and differences in writing
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Skill – We Do
Firsthand Account: an account given by someone who was at the event (Uses the pronouns: I, we)
Secondhand Account: an account given by someone who was not at the event (Uses the pronouns: he, they, she)
1. The History textbook states, “The Revolutionary War began in The thirteen American Colonies were fighting for freedom from the British. 3. These brave warriors were called the Patriots. 4. Many of the men who fought in the war suffered hunger, death, sickness, and adverse circumstances for their country. 5. However, they continued to fight for their country, even in the midst of these circumstances.
1. Jon said, “I can’t wait until this war is over. 2. I’m hungry, cold, and I feel sick. 3. So many of my fellow men have died. 4. I don’t even know when I’ll be able to see my family again. 5. I wish I could be with my wife and my children again. 6. I long to be under the roof of my house, feel the warm fire, and be safe again. 7. However, I know I must keep fighting for the freedom of my country.”
In this firsthand and secondhand account the similarities are ____ and the differences are ____ .

15. Underline the similarities in brown and the differences in green
Explain the similarities and differences in writing
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Skill – We Do
The firsthand and secondhand accounts are similar, because both accounts tell that the men in war were hungry and sick. Also, both accounts show that the men knew they had to keep fighting anyway. The firsthand account is different because it focuses on how John feels. He can’t wait till the war is over. He wants to see his family and be home again. The secondhand account focuses more on facts. It gives the name and date of the war, and the name of the warriors.
The firsthand and secondhand accounts are similar because ____ and different because ___.

16. Underline the similarities in brown and the differences in green
Explain the similarities and differences in writing
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Skill – You Do
Firsthand Account: an account given by someone who was at the event (Uses the pronouns: I, we)
Secondhand Account: an account given by someone who was not at the event (Uses the pronouns: he, they, she)
1. Explorer Wayne Brown says, “I traveled on foot for a whole day to find my way to the Florida swamps, known for their many alligators. 2. I hid behind the brush around the swamp and quietly videotaped the alligators enjoying their morning swim. 3. Suddenly, I heard something quietly rustling through the bushes.
4. I turned around, and the alligator that was behind me starting running away. What a close call!”
1. The National Geographic Magazine stated, “Florida is home to many marshes, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and swamps. 2. All of these are places that alligators like to make their home. 3. Recently, Wayne Brown explored a Florida marsh to videotape the alligators activity. 4. He had to be careful, because generally alligators are timid towards humans.
5. However, if you approach them, they can attack.”
In this firsthand and secondhand account the similarities are ____ and the differences are ____ .

17. Underline the similarities in brown and the differences in green
Explain the similarities and differences in writing
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Skill – You Do
Firsthand Account: an account given by someone who was at the event (Uses the pronouns: I, we)
Secondhand Account: an account given by someone who was not at the event (Uses the pronouns: he, they, she)
1. Explorer Wayne Brown says, “I traveled on foot for a whole day to find my way to the swamp. 2. This swamp was known for its many alligators. 3. I hid behind the brush around the swamp and quietly videotaped the alligators enjoying their morning swim. 4. Suddenly, I heard something quietly rustling through the bushes.
5. I turned around, and the alligator that was behind me starting running away. 6. What a close call!”
1. The National Geographic Magazine stated, “Florida is home to many marshes, wetlands, rivers, lakes, and swamps. 2. All of these are places that alligators like to make their home. 3. Recently, Wayne Brown explored a Florida marsh to videotape the alligators activity. 4. He had to be careful, because generally alligators are timid towards humans.
5. However, if you approach them, they can attack.”
In this firsthand and secondhand account the similarities are ____ and the differences are ____ .

18. Underline the similarities in brown and the differences in green
Explain the similarities and differences in writing
I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Skill – You Do
The firsthand and secondhand accounts are similar, because both accounts explain that Wayne Brown went to a swamp to videotape alligators. The accounts are different, however, because the firsthand account focuses more on his personal experience of what happened when he went to videotape the alligators. The firsthand account shows that when he encountered the alligator, he seemed scared. The secondhand account is different because the focus is more on facts about what the landscape of Florida is like, as well as what can happen if you get too close to an alligator.
The firsthand and secondhand accounts are similar because ____ and different because ___.

19. I will compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event.
Closure
Why is it important to be able to compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event?
It is important to be able to compare and contrast a firsthand and secondhand account of the same event because ____ .

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