OPVL Source Analysis
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can evaluate the origin, purpose, value, and limitations of historical sources using the OPVL method.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Define the OPVL method and explain its significance in historical source analysis.
2. Choose a historical source (e.g., a letter, photograph, or newspaper article) and identify its origin. Discuss how the origin affects the interpretation of the source.
3. Analyze a historical source by answering the six questions outlined in the video: information, origin, perspective, context, audience, and motive. Provide a brief example to illustrate your analysis.
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Educational Video
How to analyse a historical source
History Skills