Make sure to read the introductions to each document, but base most of your responses on the primary document.
Good responses will have all or most of these: at least one statement that directly responds to/answers the question (think in broad terms), a quote from the text that supports your answer, a paraphrase of the quote, and an explanation for why the quote supports your answer.
Include specific page numbers, and section numbers (where applicable), in parentheses for quick reference; it will be best to include left or right column as well. (Ex. pg. 211, right column)
Pericles Funeral Oration:
1) What type of document is this? (Saying that it is simply a primary source is insufficient.) Who is the author? When was it written? Where was it written?
2) Why was it written?
3) Organize the document (make a list or outline of its broad points/organization).
4) How does Pericles praise public service?
5) How did Pericles explain Athenian power?
An Assessment of Athenian Democracy:
6) What type of document is this? (Saying that it is simply a primary source is insufficient.) Who is the author? When was it written? Where was it written?
7) Why was it written, or what is the main idea of the document?
8) How did the author describe the Athenian navy and its significance?
9) What is the characterization of the non-aristoi and of the aristoi? What is the authors overall opinion of the democracy?