Document Analysis
Close Reading
1. What words or phrases stand out to you and then explain why?
2. What is the overall reaction of the author to Uncle Tom’s Cabin? (think about tone that is being used)
Sourcing
1. What kind of source is this? (ie..letter, literary review, newspaper article)
2. Is this source reliable? Explain your reasoning.
Contextualizing
1. What was happening in American society at this time?
2. What were some of the attitudes toward slavery in the North? South?
Corroborating
1. What are some the similarities and differences between these documents?
2. What do the sources reveal?