Document Analysis Sheet: Highly Scaffolded Writing Form
Document number or letter: Document 1
Title of Document:“Early People and the Neolithic Revolution”
Author: Vivienne Hodges
Source: (Where did the document come from?)NY State Global History Regents Coach
Date of Document:unknown
Primary Source or Secondary SourcePossible Author Bias / Point of View: No
Facts/Observations: What important information can I learn from this document?
Write down one direct quote or observation from the document that gives you information thathelpsanswer the DBQ question. If a quote, use quotation marks and include citation, e.g. (Doc. A).
After the early people started living in permanent settlements, inventions and technology began developing. For example, near 5000 B.C.E, the plow was invented and settlers developed fertilizes to use on their crops. Early on in 5000 B.C.E, the wheel was invented and used for transportation. Document 1
Put the meaning of the quotation in your own words. Your response should be at least one full sentence. Remember to include citation. I don’t need to do this since I made an observation.
Inferences: What inference can I make from the fact above?
From the fact or observation above, what inference can you make? Your response should be at least one full sentence.As a result of permanent settlements, early people developed new technologies to help them with their life while improving its quality. Tools and inventionshelped them to become more efficient. For example, the invention of the plow helped with helped them farm and fertilizers provided nutrients to the soil, which helps plants grow.
Arguement: How does this document help answer the question?
From the fact or observation above, how does this information help you answer the DBQ question? Your response should be at least one full sentence.
It helps me to understand that technology was truly a turning point in the Neolithic Revolution. Before in the Paleolithic Era, people didn’t have permanent settlements nor did they use agriculture. Instead, they were hunter and gathers, whom made tools from stones or wood.
Bucket:In what analytical bucket does the fact or observation belong?
Write your label here:
Bucket 2: Technology