Lincoln: the Inspiration
Things to Consider
1. Although these assignments and activities are self-explanatory, one can adjust each lesson differently. Students could work together in pairs and discuss their findings in groups and then whole-class discussion.
2. Discussion themselves could replace an essay assignment, or extended response could be used as opposed to a full essay.
1. Although these assignments and activities are self-explanatory, one can adjust each lesson differently. Students could work together in pairs and discuss their findings in groups and then whole-class discussion.
2. Discussion themselves could replace an essay assignment, or extended response could be used as opposed to a full essay.
Lincoln: the Poet
Things to Consider
1. The "Investigative Sources" are varied and mixed up so that they won't all correspond directly with the poem below them. This is to really work the students into making connections and developing their analyses.
2. Students may find that one or two sources are not credible, or have some contradictions to other sources. The purpose here, is to allow them to validate the better sources and draw their conclusions based on what seems to be sound information. This process of discerning a solid website from one that may need to have more "facts checked" is a valuable experience.
3. Students should complete their poetry analysis forms in order to develop some skills for the next section.
1. The "Investigative Sources" are varied and mixed up so that they won't all correspond directly with the poem below them. This is to really work the students into making connections and developing their analyses.
2. Students may find that one or two sources are not credible, or have some contradictions to other sources. The purpose here, is to allow them to validate the better sources and draw their conclusions based on what seems to be sound information. This process of discerning a solid website from one that may need to have more "facts checked" is a valuable experience.
3. Students should complete their poetry analysis forms in order to develop some skills for the next section.
Lincoln: the Author
Things to Consider
1. Students will find the poetry analysis form to be helpful in order to develop supporting details for their final argument.
2. A brief explanation as to what "Found Poetry" consists of would be helpful for this section. The Wisconsin Address and Second Inaugural Speech are meant to provide a potential starting point for students to understand and hone their skills on analysis. Much of this can be accomplished through classroom discussion of the first two speeches, although small group work should be encouraged. The essential question is therefore meant to be applied to "The Gettysburg Address" as this speech is loaded with poetic and literary devices, but students could still draw a correlation between all three documents in their analysis.
1. Students will find the poetry analysis form to be helpful in order to develop supporting details for their final argument.
2. A brief explanation as to what "Found Poetry" consists of would be helpful for this section. The Wisconsin Address and Second Inaugural Speech are meant to provide a potential starting point for students to understand and hone their skills on analysis. Much of this can be accomplished through classroom discussion of the first two speeches, although small group work should be encouraged. The essential question is therefore meant to be applied to "The Gettysburg Address" as this speech is loaded with poetic and literary devices, but students could still draw a correlation between all three documents in their analysis.
Lincoln: the Tribute
Things to Consider
1. Using the "Nancy Hanks" poem as a starting point, students could discuss the images in the poem in small groups or as a whole class, while getting the "feel" of what goes into making a tribute.
2. Students should be encouraged to look at all three tributes before beginning their essays. The tributes have varying levels, so differentiation can be easily applied for this assignment.
1. Using the "Nancy Hanks" poem as a starting point, students could discuss the images in the poem in small groups or as a whole class, while getting the "feel" of what goes into making a tribute.
2. Students should be encouraged to look at all three tributes before beginning their essays. The tributes have varying levels, so differentiation can be easily applied for this assignment.
Handouts
Reference Sheet for Poetic Devices
Poetry Analysis Form (Created by J. Haueisen)
Poetry Analysis Form (Created by J. Haueisen)