Diagnostics

I. Instructions: The diagram below shows the definition of terms related to sources. Rewrite
each of them in your own words on the space provided.

What it really means?

Primary – not made or coming from Firsthand – coming directly from the
something else; original original source

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Source – A person, publication, or

object that gives information

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Secondary – coming from or created Secondhand – not original taken from

using an original source someone or something else

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II. Instructions: Based on your definition from the various previous activity, enumerate examples
of primary sources. Write your answers on the wed diagram below.

Primary Source

III. Instructions: Write PS if the item is a primary source, SS if it is a secondary source,

and N if it is neither of the two sources.

_____1. Memoirs
_____2. Annual reports of the governor general.
_____3. Philippine History textbooks
_____4. Newspaper clippings
_____5. Online journal article about the role of the collaborators in WWII
_____6. Artifacts and relics
_____7. Documentary Reports
_____8. Photo Exhibit
_____9. Editorial Cartoons
_____10. Paintings
Exercise 1.1.1
Primary Sources vs. Secondary Sources
Name: ___________________________________________ Section: _____________________

Instructions:
1. Using the Venn diagram below, compare and contrast the characteristics of primary and
secondary source materials. Give an explanation for the overlapping characteristics on the
space provide.

PRIMARY SECONDARY

Explanation for overlapping concepts.

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 Reading in the Philippine History

2. List down eight (8) examples of primary sources

a. _____________________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________________________________
e. _____________________________________________________________________
f. _____________________________________________________________________
g. _____________________________________________________________________
h. _____________________________________________________________________

3. List down eight (8) examples of secondary sources.

a. _____________________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________________________________
e. _____________________________________________________________________
f. _____________________________________________________________________
g. _____________________________________________________________________
h. _____________________________________________________________________

4. List down five (5) examples of sources which can either be primary or secondary
depending on the context and use.
a. _____________________________________________________________________
b. _____________________________________________________________________
c. _____________________________________________________________________
d. _____________________________________________________________________
e. _____________________________________________________________________
f. _____________________________________________________________________
g. _____________________________________________________________________
h. _____________________________________________________________________
 The meaning and relevance of History
Exercise 1.1.2
Classification of Sources Primary or Secondary
Name: _______________________________________ Section: _________________________

Instructions: Using any social media site, ask your friends to share their opinions on whether
President Rodrigo Duterte in an elite president or a populist president. Afterwards, screenshot,
print, cut and stick five responses that can either be a primary or secondary source on the spaces
provided. Indicate whether the response is a primary or secondary source of information. Justify
why each response is a primary or secondary source.

Response 1