Corroborate two family-source accounts and notice that both can be true
Exercise Difficulty 4 ~5 min hist.g2.s.his.corroboration_family_stories.ex_02

Memory Vs Record

Prompt

Compare a family memory (one elder's recall) with a written record (ship manifest, photo, document). Identify what each tells us that the other does not.

How it's presented
mode text
Answer criteria
type compare sources
rubric
Memory strength named + record strength named = mastery
Hints
  1. Memory holds feelings and meaning.
  2. Records hold facts and dates.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Children may say records are 'better' - reinforce: each has its own strength.