Poetry and Meaning: "Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight"

In this lesson, students will study the poem "Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight" by Vachel Lindsay. Students will identify the examples of imagery within the poem and determine how the use of imagery contributes to the poem's meaning. Students will also practice making connections between the poem and its background information (President Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War) as well as its historical context (World War I). During the lesson, students will also practice determining the meaning of unfamiliar words in the poem.
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 8
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Keywords: Abraham Lincoln, poem, Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight, Vachel Lindsay, poetry, poetry analysis, World War I, literature, imagery, war, Civil War
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Assessment,  Text Resource
Instructional Design Framework(s): Direct Instruction
Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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