1. 9/11/14
Aim: What is corroboration and sourcing and how do historians use these tools to write history?
Do Now: Answer in your notebook or separate sheet of paper.
If there was a war between the United States and Germany, why might a historian want to look at both sides of an event before they decide what happened?
What do you think a German historian might say about who started the war?
What do you think an American historian might say about who started the war?

2. Corroboration & Sourcing: Make Your Case!
Read Document 1 together
Read Document 1 independently and identify any words or phrases that are confusing or unfamiliar

3. Vocabulary
Compare: To look for differences and similarities between two things
Corroboration: Evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory or finding
Argument: Exchanging opposite points of view; an attempt to persuade someone to your side of an issue
Reliable: Something that you can depend on or that you know is true
Convincing: Making someone believe that something is real or true

4. Independent Activity: “Make Your Case”
Read the directions for scenarios A and B. Then, complete the worksheet independently.
Make sure to circle words that are not familiar!

5. Exit Ticket
Why does Jamie’s account (Account C) help you build a stronger case than if you just had Max’s and Justin’s accounts?