Compare Sources Worksheets
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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
Source Details
| Source A | Source B | |
|---|---|---|
| Type and author | ||
| Date and context | ||
| Main claim | ||
| Key evidence |
Reliability and Bias
| Prompt | Source A | Source 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
Source Comparison
| Source A | Source 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
Custom Source Table
| Source A | Source B | |
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