An Elementary School Play: They Called Him "Honest Abe"

An Elementary School Play: They Called Him Honest Abe

An Elementary School Play: They Called Him Honest Abe is an indispensable teaching aid, providing teachers in any classroom setting or homeschoolers with a distinctive way to acquaint students with Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States. The storyline traces Abe's journey from his humble beginnings born in a log cabin in Kentucky all the way up to the White House. Through reading the text and performing the play, students can more readily see why many historians claim Lincoln was one of the country's greatest leaders.

Written with 18-24 various roles, the play is principally designed for grades 3-5 but can be adapted to cater to diverse skill levels and interests. This 15-page resource extends beyond being just a script - it includes an all-encompassing Teacher Guide with questions, suggested ideas for extending learning, and student activities. These components all work together to build further student interest in the biographical play's topic and maximize learning for each participant. Many ELA Common Core Standards and National Social Studies Standards are addressed with this invaluable educational resource.

An Elementary School Play: They Called Him Honest Abe can be easily downloaded as a PDF file.