Funded by the Library of Congress

Teaching with Primary Sources

at Illinois State University

Examining Primary Sources

What is the item?

What was it used for?

What questions do you have about the item?

How are these items connected?

Analyzing Primary Sources

Items in President Lincoln's pocket the night he was assassinated.

Watch Fobhttp://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=lprbscsm&fileName=scsm1049/

lprbscsmscsm1049.db&recNum=0

Buttonhttp://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=lprbscsm&fileName=scsm1049/

lprbscsmscsm1049.db&recNum=1

Pocket Knife http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=lprbscsm&fileName=scsm1049/

lprbscsmscsm1049.db&recNum=2

Handkerchiefhttp://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=lprbscsm&fileName=scsm1049/

lprbscsmscsm1049.db&recNum=3

Wallethttp://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=lprbscsm&fileName=scsm1049/lprbscsmscsm1049.db&recNum=4

Confederate $5 Bill http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=lprbscsm&fileName=scsm1049/

lprbscsmscsm1049.db&recNum=5

Glass Lens Cleaner and Bufferhttp://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=lprbscsm&fileName=scsm1049/

lprbscsmscsm1049.db&recNum=6

Glasses Casehttp://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=lprbscsm&fileName=scsm1049/

lprbscsmscsm1049.db&recNum=7

Eyeglasses with Name on Inner Stem http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/ampage?collId=lprbscsm&fileName=scsm1049/lprbscsmscsm1049.db&recNum=8

Newspaper clipping http://www.loc.gov/exhibits/treasures/images/vc50e.1b.jpg

Did any of these items surprise you? Which ones? Why?

What do think modern day presidents carry in their pockets?

What do you carry in your pockets?

Additional Questions

What is Informational Text?

http://t4.jordan.k12.ut.us/cbl/images/litfac/binfo.pdf

Key ideas and Details CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.1Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text,

referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.3.3Describe the relationship between a series of historical events,

scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text, using language that pertains to time, sequence, and cause/effect.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.1Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.4.3Explain events, procedures, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information in the text.

Craft and Structure CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.2Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are

supported by key details; summarize the text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.5.3Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more

individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.

Connection to the Common Core

a. Key Ideas and Details Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly ∙ Cite specific textual evidence ∙ Summarize the key supporting details and ideas

Key Ideas and Details (cont) Make logical inferences∙ Support conclusions drawn from the text ∙ Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development b. Craft and Structure Interpret words and phrases as they are used in text ∙ Analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone ∙ Analyze the structure of texts ∙ Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of text

c. Integration of Knowledge and Ideas Analyze how and why individuals, events and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas (cont)Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse formats ∙ Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims ∙ Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take

http://myloc.gov/Multimedia/LincolnPockets.aspx