Compare two sources about the same person or event — what is the same, what is different
Exercise Difficulty 5 ~5 min hist.g1.f.his.source_corroboration.ex_02

Find A Difference

Prompt

Find 1 detail that the 2 books describe DIFFERENTLY. Explain WHY they might describe it differently.

How it's presented
mode verbal difference
Answer criteria
type oral rubric
criteria
  1. names a specific different detail
  2. gives one reason for difference
  3. does NOT say one is wrong
Hints
  1. Look closely - different words can mean different things.
  2. 'Author chose differently' is a great answer.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Calling one book WRONG
  • Not finding any differences (look harder)