Historical Thinking

In your journal, reflect on the following question..

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Chronological Thinking

• Distinguish between past, present, and future
• Identify the temporal structure of a narrative
• Establish temporal order in constructing narratives
• Measure & calculate calendar time
• Interpret data presented in time lines/ create 

Historical Comprehension

• Distinguish between past, present, and future time.
• Identify the temporal structure of a historical narrative or story.
• Establish temporal order in constructing students’ own historical narratives.

Historical Thinking pt2

• Draw upon data in historical maps.
• Draw upon visual and mathematical data presented in graphs.
• Draw upon the visual data presented in photographs, paintings, cartoons, and architectural drawings.

Historical Analysis & Interpretation

• A. Formulate questions to focus their inquiry or analysis. B. Identify the author or source of the historical document or narrative. C. Compare and contrast differing sets of ideas, values, personalities, behaviors, and institutions.

Historical Analysis & Interpretation

• D. Analyze historical fiction.
• E. Distinguish between fact and fiction. F. Compare different stories about a historical figure, era, or event. G. Analyze illustrations in historical stories.

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