What a primary source evaluation question is really asking
Sourcing questions ask about the source, not the event. Four questions to ask first, with a worked example from July 1776.
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Short notes on feedback, teaching with sources, and exam-style reading. Written for teachers. Research notes on practice testing, background knowledge, and disciplinary literacy are in the Research section.
How to read an ACT reading passage under time pressure
The real numbers on the ACT reading section, the pacing math, and how to read for the map instead of every detail.
Why I grade in class and give feedback the same day
What the research says about feedback, where it can backfire, and a simple routine for scoring practice work in class the same day.