Why I Believe in Santa
Overview
Students build knowledge and understanding of claims, arguments, themes, and community spirit as they analyze an historical newspaper page. After, students write about the spirit of a special holiday, describing why it is meaningful to them and the community they celebrate it with.
Related Resources
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Christmas primary sources & teaching resources
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Primary Source Spotlight: Holidays
includes secondary sources too
Grade
Middle School
Subjects
Civics, English Language Arts
Length
40-60 minutes
Topics
arguments, celebrations, Christmas, claims, community, guided primary source analysis, holidays, themes
Author
Primary Source Nexus