Evidence Color Coding Answer Key

Students read a paragraph about the moon landing and underline clues that indicate whether portions of the text describe primary or secondary sources. The activity asks them to identify the exact phrases that reveal the type of evidence. This helps learners practice close reading, differentiate firsthand observations from retellings, and understand how source type affects interpretation. It enhances analytical and historical literacy.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Analyzing Source Language

English Language Arts – Close Reading of Informational Text

Social Studies – Primary vs. Secondary Identification

Critical Thinking – Interpreting Evidence

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