Quote or Summary

Students read a passage about Jane Goodall and examine several statements taken from it. They determine whether each is a direct quote-thus a primary source-or a summary, which would be classified as a secondary source. Learners label each example and explain their reasoning using the definitions given. This activity helps students distinguish between original words and retellings, improving source evaluation and reading precision.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Primary vs. Secondary Source Identification

English Language Arts – Distinguishing Direct Quotes vs. Summaries

Reading Comprehension – Analyzing Informational Text

Critical Thinking – Evidence-Based Reasoning

This worksheet is part of our primary vs. secondary sources worksheets collection.