OPCVL Intro Agenda Objective Describe the components of

OPCVL Intro Agenda Objective: Describe the components of an OPCVL question and practice answering them using a variety of documents. 1. Do Now 2. Quick Notes - structure of an OPCVL question 3. Table Group practice 4. Pairs practice 5. Individual practice 6. Assessment (formative)

The OPCVL Question in IB History Remember: ● ● Only found on Paper 1 Always Question #2 Always worth 4 marks Marks only awarded for discussing VALUES and LIMITATIONS as they relate to origin, purpose and content Structure: “With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of Source X for an historian studying [TOPIC STATEMENT]. ” ● ● Command term is ALWAYS “analyse”. Topic statement can vary and be specific or general

The OPCVL Question in IB History What would the question look like for this source? “With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of Source A for an historian studying the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. ” OR “With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of Source A for an historian studying the role of Civil Rights groups in the United States. ” Think: How would the change in topic statement change how you might respond to the question? Source A: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) statement of purpose, April 1960 We affirm the philosophical or religious ideal of nonviolence as the foundation of our purpose, the presupposition of our belief, and the manner of our action. Nonviolence, as it grows from the Judeo -Christian tradition, seeks a social order of justice permeated by love. Integration of human endeavor represents the crucial first step towards such a society. Through nonviolence, courage displaces fear. Love transcends hate. Acceptance dissipates prejudice; hope ends despair. Faith reconciles doubt. Peace dominates war. Mutual regards cancel enmity. Justice for all overthrows injustice. The redemptive community supersedes immoral social systems.

The OPCVL Question in IB History Origin - who wrote/published the source? when? primary or secondary source? Hint: only discuss the author, nothing about what is written Source A: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) statement of purpose, April 1960 We affirm the philosophical or religious ideal of nonviolence as the foundation of our purpose, the presupposition of our belief, and the manner of our action. Nonviolence, as it grows from the Judeo-Christian tradition, seeks a social order of justice permeated by love. Integration of human endeavor represents the crucial first step towards such a society. Through nonviolence, courage displaces fear. Love transcends hate. Acceptance dissipates prejudice; hope ends despair. Faith reconciles doubt. Peace dominates war. Mutual regards cancel enmity. Justice for all overthrows injustice. The redemptive community supersedes immoral

The OPCVL Question in IB History Purpose - why was the source written? what was the author's goal? Hint: only discuss the why the author wrote the words he/she did Source A: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) statement of purpose, April 1960 We affirm the philosophical or religious ideal of nonviolence as the foundation of our purpose, the presupposition of our belief, and the manner of our action. Nonviolence, as it grows from the Judeo-Christian tradition, seeks a social order of justice permeated by love. Integration of human endeavor represents the crucial first step towards such a society. Through nonviolence, courage displaces fear. Love transcends hate. Acceptance dissipates prejudice; hope ends despair. Faith reconciles doubt. Peace dominates war. Mutual regards cancel enmity. Justice for all overthrows injustice. The redemptive community supersedes immoral

The OPCVL Question in IB History Content - what information does the source it contain related to the topic? Hint: only discuss the words written, nothing about the author Source A: Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) statement of purpose, April 1960 We affirm the philosophical or religious ideal of nonviolence as the foundation of our purpose, the presupposition of our belief, and the manner of our action. Nonviolence, as it grows from the Judeo-Christian tradition, seeks a social order of justice permeated by love. Integration of human endeavor represents the crucial first step towards such a society. Through nonviolence, courage displaces fear. Love transcends hate. Acceptance dissipates prejudice; hope ends despair. Faith reconciles doubt. Peace dominates war. Mutual regards cancel enmity. Justice for all overthrows injustice. The redemptive community supersedes immoral

What makes a source VALUABLE? - things to consider (not a full list) Origin ● Eye witness account ● Part of the decision making process ● Thoroughly researched by a historian (Historian) Purpose ● ● Shows how people lived/dressed (photo) Statement of official government policy Content ● Candid/honest ● Objective ● Simplified version of events ● Statement of an individual thoughts/ideas ● Access to a wide range of sources (Historian) Gives reasons/insights Statement of an individual thoughts/ideas ● Provides reaction to various events ● Analysis of an event or a person

What makes a source LIMITED? - things to consider (not a full list) Origin ● ● ● Purpose Bias (ethnicity, position, political philosophy ● Exaggeration ● Extract Because of the type of source, it was not meant to be analyzed (speech) ● Topic only briefly discussed ● Doesn’t give reasons Only shows one perspective ● Needs to be cross referenced with other primary evidence Content ● Personal involvement, which could lead to untruths, omissions, justifications for actions ● Needs to be cross referenced with other primary evidence ● Propaganda attempting to persuade the reader ● Only shows one aspect/perspective

Table Group OPCVL Practice At your table group, select two sources to analyze together (not Source A). All members should write the responses in their notes (even if they aren’t perfectly identical to each other). Remember the question: “With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of Source X for an historian studying the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. ”

Pairs OPCVL Practice Find a partner who does NOT sit at your table group to work with. Select two more sources to analyze together (not Source A or any sources previously chosen). Both members should write the responses in their notes (even if they aren’t perfectly identical to each other). Remember the question: “With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of Source X for an historian studying the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. ”

Individual OPCVL Practice By yourself, select one more source to analyze (not Source A or any sources previously chosen). Write the responses in your notes. Remember the question: “With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of Source X for an historian studying the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. ”

Assessment (formative) By yourself, select one more source to analyze (not Source A or any sources previously chosen). Write the responses ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER. Remember the question: “With reference to its origin, purpose and content, analyse the value and limitations of Source X for an historian studying the Civil Rights Movement in the United States. ”