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Gettysburg Address: History Speaks . . .

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Gettysburg Address book cover with an 1863 Lincoln portrait, plus the back cover summary and author bio
Front and back cover of the book
Title page for the Gettysburg Address unit by Douglas M. Rife, with a sketch of Lincoln writing by candlelight
Inside title page
Table of contents for Handouts 1–13, from Abraham Lincoln Biography to Understanding the Cartoon, plus answer key
Contents of the 13-handout unit
Letter to teachers and parents explaining the six activities, each with a narrative and a review part
Introductory letter from the author
Objectives for the six activities, such as listing Civil War causes and explaining Lincoln's political message
Learning objectives for each activity
Handout 1 Lincoln fact sheet: born February 12, 1809, in Hodgenville, Kentucky, plus family, nicknames and races
Page 1 of the Lincoln biography handout
Lincoln's 1860 and 1864 election returns, vice presidents Hamlin and Johnson, and his cabinet members by post
Page 2 of Handout 1, election and cabinet facts
Biography narrative: Lincoln's Kentucky log cabin birth in 1809, his love of reading and the Rail Splitter nickname
Page 3 of Handout 1, Lincoln's early life
Biography narrative on Lincoln's law career, 1858 Senate race against Stephen Douglas, and 'another face' retort
Page 4 of Handout 1, law and politics
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The Gettysburg Address: History Speaks

This resource cultivates an in-depth understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg and its prominence in American history. Designed for learners from grade 4 to grade 8, this educational tool is optimal for both public school classrooms and homeschool setups.

Resource Composition:
  • Six activities, each with:
    • A narrative section providing extensive details about Lincoln and the Battle of Gettysburg.
    • A review part assisting students in consolidating their learning.

The activities harmoniously blend knowledge acquisition on America's past with emphasis on democracy's importance along with fostering critical thinking skills.

Flexibility & Usage:

Educators can employ this versatile tool across various settings - whole group sessions stimulating discussions, small group studies allowing diversified perspectives, or homework assignments to further reinforce classroom teachings. While strongly oriented towards Social Studies and specifically US History, it aligns seamlessly with standardised grade-level curriculums for grades 4-8. The comfortable PDF format ensures easy digital accessibility making a resourceful addition to teachers' toolkit without requiring special tech skills.

In Summary:

The Gettysburg Address: History Speaks magnifies American history through enriching narratives combined around interactive activity-based learning modules catering toward middle-grade learners' curiosity. This balance rendition between delivering knowledge content and skill development promotes comprehensive understanding extending beyond classroom discussions therefore aiding creation well-rounded young minds enlightened by historic truths.

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