Document Analysis Worksheet
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Document Analysis Worksheet
Document Title ________________________________________________________________
Type of Document (Check One):
_____ Newspaper
_____ Map
_____ Advertisement
_____ Letter
_____ Congressional Record
_____ Telegram
_____ Speech
_____ Press Release
_____ Census Report
_____ Book
_____ Report
_____ Other
Date of the Document _________________________________
Author or Creator of the Document ________________________________
Background of the Author: (position, nationality, gender, occupation, social class, religion, etc.)
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For what audience was the document written? _____________________________________________________
Document Information:
In your own words, list 3 main ideas from the document. Cite a quote from the document that illustrates each main idea.
1.
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2.
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3.
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Why was the document written?
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List 3 things the document informs the reader about life in the nation/region at the time it was written.
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2.
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Is the author of the document a credible source? Explain.
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Name the most memorable or powerful quote from the document. Why were these words chosen?
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