SOURCE INTERPRETATION ASSIGNMENT

Focus Question: How do beliefs and values shape human behavior?

Attached to this assignment are primary sources. Your task is to read through them, annotating with a focus on AUTHOR’S PURPOSE, keeping in mind relevant SOAPS information. Next, you will complete a SOAPS chart for each document, filling out only what is relevant. Refer to the possible sentence starters if you are having trouble getting started.

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Group 1

Your task is to read through them, annotating with a focus on AUTHOR’S PURPOSE, keeping in mind relevant SOAPS information. Next, you will complete a SOAPS chart for each document, filling out only what is relevant. Refer to the possible sentence starters if you are having trouble getting started.

Question 1a

Short answer

What is the document's purpose? Use specific evidence to identify the purpose in two or three sentences.

Question 1b

Short answer

What is the connection between the content of the document and the focus question?

Question 2a

Essay

What is another relevant SOAPs element that helps you answer the focus question? Explain using evidence from the document.

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