Modern History
Modern World History (HIST210)
SOAPSTone Primary Sources Chart
Instructions: Prove your understanding of each assigned primary source by completing the chart below. Use as much information as possible directly from the primary source to complete the chart. When necessary you do have permission to bring in necessary outside information and context. Ensure that you provide a works cited at the end of the chart for any outside source used.
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S: Who is the speaker? It is not enough to simply name the speaker. What can you say about the speaker based on the references and information found in the source? Consider who the speaker is and what his/her viewpoint is related to this source. |
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O: What is the occasion? Be certain to discuss and record both the larger occasion – that is, those issues or ideas that must have made the speaker think about this incident – and the immediate occasion. |
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A: Who is the audience? At whom is the text directed? It is not enough to say “anyone who reads it.” Identify the specific/certain audience by describing some of its characteristics. |
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P: What is the purpose? The purpose could purely be personal. However, it could also be directed at the audience. You will have to decide what the message is and how the author wants the audience to respond. Also in determining purpose, do not forget to consider the point of view. |
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S: What is the subject? You should be able to state the subject in a few words or a short phrase. |
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T: What is the tone? Choose a description of the tone that fits the source as a whole. Include specific words or phrases from the text and explain how they support your statement. |
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