Paraphrasing President Lincoln: The Words of Honest Abe

In this lesson, students will review the basic rules for effective paraphrasing. Students will read a short speech that President Abraham Lincoln delivered to Union troops during the civil war. They will paraphrase several key sections to strengthen their paraphrasing skills and analyze the use of figurative language to deepen their knowledge of the United States' foundational principles. Students will also answer text-dependent questions to further analyze Lincoln’s remarks.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 50 Minute(s)
Keywords: English Language Arts, ELA, civics, integrated civics, paraphrase, paraphrasing, foundational principles, American principles, free government, Honest Abe, President Abraham Lincoln, presidential speeches, civil war, Union soldiers, Union troops, Ohio regiment, figurative language, nonfiction texts, lesson plans, American principles
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource,  Formative Assessment
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades 6-12

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