Mary McLeod Bethune: Primary and Secondary Sources

In this lesson, students will examine documents and decide which are primary sources and which are secondary sources. This lesson is intended to give students an introduction to the concept of primary versus secondary sources and to prepare them for future study using more complex documents.

The documents referenced in this lesson plan are from the Daniel M. Williams Papers, held by the State Archives of Florida. Williams collected various documents and photographs in order to write a biography of Mary McLeod Bethune.

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 4

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: Florida History, Mary McLeod Bethune, Primary and Secondary Sources, Primary and Secondary Sources; Textual Evidence

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan

Resource Collection: BSIS Created Resources

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