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Option 1: Generic Compare Sources

Use this version to compare two historical sources on the same event, theme, or issue.

Compare Sources Worksheet: Generic History

Name:

Date:

Topic:

Question:

Source Details

Source ASource B
Type and author
Date and context
Main claim
Key evidence

Reliability and Bias

PromptSource ASource B
What makes it useful?
Possible bias or limitation
Which source is more reliable for this question?

Short Judgment

Explain which source you would trust more and why.

Option 2: Daily Life Compare Sources

Use this version to compare two sources about ordinary life, such as work, housing, food, or health.

Compare Sources Worksheet: Daily Life History

Name:

Date:

Daily Life Theme:

Period/Region:

Source Comparison

Source ASource B
What daily life detail appears?
Whose perspective is shown?
What might be missing?
How do the two sources differ?

Reliability and Bias

Which source seems more trustworthy for daily life evidence?
How might class, status, or purpose affect bias?

Short Judgment

Which source helps you understand ordinary life better, and why?

Option 3: Blank Teacher-Custom Version

Use this blank version to set custom reliability, bias, and comparison prompts for any pair of sources.

Compare Sources Worksheet: Blank Template

Name:

Date:

Teacher Prompt:

Question:

Custom Source Table

Source ASource B

Custom Notes