Comparing first- and secondhand accounts | Reading | Khan Academy

An account is just someone’s description of an event—their story about what happened. Firsthand and secondhand accounts can be boiled down to “I was there” or “I wasn't there”. So, when I tell you “I stubbed my toe really hard this morning,” that is an account of the toe-stubbing, told to you, by me. Firsthand! today, we're going to be talking about explaining ideas in an informational text. And an informational, just like it sounds, is a text that gives you information—that could be information about science, history, or some other subject. Courses on Khan Academy are always 100% free. Start practicing—and saving your progress—now! Khan Academy is a nonprofit organization with the mission of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere. We offer quizzes, questions, instructional videos, and articles on a range of academic subjects, including math, biology, chemistry, physics, history, economics, finance, grammar, preschool learning, and more. We provide teachers with tools and data so they can help their students develop the skills, habits, and mindsets for success in school and beyond. Khan Academy has been translated into dozens of languages, and 15 million people around the globe learn on Khan Academy every month. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we would love your help! Donate or volunteer today! Donate here: https://www.khanacademy.org/donate?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc Volunteer here: https://www.khanacademy.org/contribute?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=desc