Discussion Director Example
Abe Lincoln Goes To Washington
Section 5: pages 25-44
Examples:
MCEOG question
1. Which of the following best describes Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War?
a. emotionless
b. noisy
c. poor
d. determined
answer: d. determined p. 28 par. 1
Mood
2. How do you think the author wanted you to feel after reading page 31?
answer: I think the author wanted us to feel remorse for all the soldiers who lost their lives during the terrible battles. p.31 par.1
Cause/Effect
3. Why was President Lincoln shot?
answer: Lincoln was shot because his assassin disagreed with what Lincoln was trying to do for our country. p. 41 par. 3
Fact/Opinion
4. What happened to the people that plotted with John Wilkes Booth to kill the President? Do you believe that the punishment was fair?
answer: The people that plotted with John Wilkes Booth were either put in prison or hanged. I do feel that this was a fair punishment because they took the life of one of our greatest presidents. p.44 par. 1
Problem Solution
5. Describe one of the problems that President Lincoln faced during the war? How did he handle the problem and was their a solution?
answer: One problem Lincoln faced was that his General was not fighting the war like he had hoped. Lincoln's solution was to replace his general with someone who would help him win the war. p. 47 par. 1