Student Worksheet #4-3
Looking for Perspectives and Credibility


1. Title of the document or piece of art.




2. Who is the author/artist of the document or piece of art?




3. Summarize the document or artwork in two sentences.




4. What interests, background and experiences might lend perspectives to this person's writing or artistic work?




5. What words or parts of the piece of art or writing indicate perspectives in your answer to question #3?




6. Would you trust this artist/writer as a credible spokesperson on this subject? Why or why not? If not, who would you trust as a credible spokesperson on this subject?




This Looking for Perspectives and Credibility worksheet was taken from the ideas of Tom Carnes, history teacher at Pershing Middle School, San Diego.
Part I, Worksheet #4-3
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