Historian A's Interpretation

*Sample Interpretation: Those who wrote the Constitution were motivated by self-interest.

Historian B's Interpretation

*Sample Interpretation: Those who wrote the Constitution were motivated by a desire to promote the public good.

The author's or historian's point of view.

(Grades 4-5 and 9-12)

The evidence that the author or historian presents to support their interpretation.

(Grades 4-5 and 9-12)

The historian's choice of questions.

(Grades 6-8 and 9-12)

The sources selected and used by the historian.

(Grades 6-8 and 9-12)

The historian's perspective.

(Grades 9-12)

The historian's beliefs.

(Grades 9-12)