| Abraham
Lincoln, the boy and young man-- could talk like a teacher, and like
preacher. That's where he learned his speaking skills. "The
Boys Life of President Lincoln, online by "4 Kids", summarizes
Lincoln's early public speaking: "His wit might be mischievous, but it was
never malicious, and his nonsense was never intended to wound or to
hurt the feelings. It is told of him that he added to his fund of jokes
and stories humorous imitations of the sermons of eccentric preachers."
Answer these Challenge Questions before actually reading
Lincoln's speeches:
1. What are some of young
Abe's reading sources that provide his Presidential speeches with
unique and powerful vocabulary and language? (Click
Here and find some of the titles of books the young Lincoln read)
2. Go to
the
ALO Lincoln Speaking
to read about Abraham Lincoln's ability to speak
3.
Go to Lincoln Bits and Pieces (Missing Pieces) and do Part One or Two,
or both:
Lincoln Bits and Pieces
Fill in the
words
that
are missing from Lincoln's Famous Speeches |
Click Mr. Lincoln
for his speeches
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Part Two
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After figuring out all
the
missing words, take on the role of being Mr. Lincoln, and make up a
short
speech about the subject of "Our country is great! Here's why!"
If
you would like to quote Abraham Lincoln from one of his speeches, go
ahead. |
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