Pre-day one marterial

Day One of the lesson requires you to watch and answer the questions from the powerpoint. But, before you do please review the following material regarding the APART methods:

APART method:

Author – Who is the author?  What do you know about the author’s background and biases?

Point –What is the main point or argument of the work? Does the author make a solid case?  Does the author present reliable evidence? What format does the author use to build his/her argument?

Audience – Who is the intended audience? How might the author have tailored the document to the intended audience?

Reason – Why did the author write the source? What is the underlying (unspoken) motive for the writing of this document?  What unspoken assumptions does the text contain?

Time and Place – When and where was the source created?  How did the cultural and historical context influence the writing of this piece? What does this document reveal about the historical period under study?