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This resource contains four primary sources on the Boston Massacre from multiple perspectives. There are two images that both portray clear biased perspectives for either the British or American side. The two different articles were adapted from primary sources for clarity and a 5th/6th-grade reading level. Both portray a clear bias toward a certain side of the Boston massacre. This is a great way to introduce historical perspective and bias.

This resource will have students explore excerpts from four Revolutionary War-era primary sources. They will do close reading while looking for evidence of Patriot or Loyalist perspectives. Then, they will have the opportunity to stake a claim and use evidence to support that claim in writing. Perfect for a whole group activity or a small group extension activity that wraps well into Social Studies, Reading, and Writing standards.

This Analyzing Primary Sources Sheet is great for Social Studies Interactive Notebooks! A reference for them to go back to again and again! Based off of the Library of Congress questioning technique! The first page is an anchor sheet to refer to again and again, the second is a scaffolded notes sheet to help them explore the sources.

This organizer allows for students to compare two different items using the pros and cons of both items. On the back, there is also room for students to respond using evidence from the front if you provide a prompt on the board.

This source offers a different perspective on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For classes studying the Civil Rights Movement or looking for something new to read about Dr. King, this is a great source for some close reading. Adapted from an entry posted on dailykos.com in order to be more functional in the classroom setting.