A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln
Section 6
Pages 13 - 28
Discussion Director: Your job is to ask five (5) meaningful, thinking questions. You should also write the answers to your questions, as well as the page number and paragraph number where the answer was found (if possible). Ask the following types of questions: one (1) Multiple Choice End of Grade; one (1) Characterization; one (1) Cause/Effect; one (1) Mood; and one (1) Setting.
When developing your questions, think about what happened after the war ended in the theatre.
Passage Picker: Pick out three (3) passages to share with your group. One (1) passage should be descriptive, one (1) should be a pleasant scene, and one (1) should be informative. Write down the page number, paragraph number, and the first two and last two words in the passage. Think of a good thinking question for each of the three (3) passages to ask your group. Write down your questions as well as the answers to your questions.
Character Sketcher: Complete a character sketch of Mary Todd. Describe some of the character's characteristics. When creating your illustration of your character, use details in the text to help you.
Word Wizard: Make word wizard cards for three of the four words below and then complete the vocabulary activities that go along with your words.
United pg. 19, par. 2; Declared pg. 21 par. 1; Perish pg. 22, par. 1; Surrendered pg. 23 par. 1
| Synonyms | Word | Antonyms |
| United | ||
| Declared | ||
| Perish | ||
| Surrendered |
Examples and Non-examples
Which would be the same as united: Moving far away from your friend or being together with your friend?
Which would NOT be considered the same as declared: Asking a question or telling everyone the answer?
Which would be an example of perish: A bug that is squashed or a flower that grows in the sun.
Which would NOT be example of surrendered: A soldier putting down his weapon or a soldier shooting his enemy?
Internet Investigator: Explore the following websites to learn more about Abraham Lincoln. Focus your reading on "Ford's Theatre" (the second link below) and "Honoring Abe" (the third link below). Write down three facts you learn while you read. Then answer the questions below.
http://www.imahero.com/herohistory/abe_herohistory.htm
http://www.imahero.com/herohistory/abe_herohistory.htm#Ford
http://www.imahero.com/herohistory/abe_herohistory.htm#Honoring
(1.) What play were Lincoln and his wife watching at Ford's Theatre on April 14, 1865? (2.) Who killed Abraham Lincoln? How did he kill him? (3.) Where is Abraham Lincoln buried? (4.) What other President's birthday do we celebrate on President's Day besides Abraham Lincoln? (5.) What currency does Abraham Lincoln appear on? (6.) Four President's faces are carved into Mount Rushmore. What are these four President's names?