Document-Based Assessment Activities

Today’s students need to know how to evaluate sources and use evidence to support their conclusions. This K-12 resource for teachers provides instructional support as well as a variety of learning opportunities for students. Through the activities in this book, students will ask and answer compelling questions, analyze primary sources, approach learning through an inquiry lens, and hone their historical thinking skills. The lessons teach skills and strategies for analyzing historical documents, partnered with document-based assessments. Graphic organizer templates help students structure their analyses. This resource written by Marc Pioch and Jodene Smith prepares students for standardized tests and engages students with inquiry. The scaffolded approach to teaching analysis skills can be applied across grades K–12.