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You first read Lincolns Gettysburg Address silently. After listening you re-read the first paragraph of the Gettysburg Address and translate it into your own words.
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Gettysburg address discussion questions. Discussion Questions Lincoln begins the Gettysburg Address with the assertion that the American founding fathers forged the new American. If you believe that Lincoln is correct in his assertion that the nation was conceived in liberty and dedicated to the. Lincoln asserts that We have come to.
These discussion questions can help guide your students through the Gettysburg Address. The questions are designed to be easily adaptable to suit students of different grade levels. The Gettysburg Address was given several months after the Union victory at the Battle of Gettysburg.
As your question suggests understanding the military context of the Address. The Gettysburg Address Discussion Questions Toni Swarthout 1. What happened four score and seven years ago.
Why does Lincoln start with this. - Four score and seven years ago is re-ferring to 1776 when the Declaration of Independence was signed. Gettysburg Address Ever since Lincoln wrote it in 1864 this version has been the most often reproduced notably on the walls of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington.
It is named after Colonel Alexander Bliss stepson of historian George Bancroft. Bancroft asked President Lincoln for a copy to use as a fundraiser for soldiers see Bancroft Copy below. President Abraham Lincolns Speech The Gettysburg Address 1863 Text Under Discussion Question Instructional Commentary Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation conceived in Liberty and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.
Examining the Primary Source 30 minutes To begin ask the students the following questions. What do you notice about the length of this address. Why do you think Lincoln made it so short.
Instruct students to read the address and underline any words phrases or sentences. Students first read Lincolns Gettysburg Address silently. The teacher then reads the text out loud to the class and students follow alongin the text.
After listening students re-read the first paragraph of the Gettysburg Address and translate it into their own words. What words stick out. What do you think this is.
Hand out a copy of the Gettysburg Address 1. What do you already know about the Gettysburg Address. What questions do you have that you want answered.
Complete this on a KWL Chart. Needless to mention the Gettysburg Address was meant for the people who knew the price of the terrible bloodbath that the Civil War was. Lincoln obviously addressed the people who knew what it was like to lose which means that the people of 1864 took the.
Which is true about Lincoln at Gettysburg. A Lincoln spoke at the ceremony for a few minutes only after politician Edward Everett delivered a two-hour oration. Provide students with context on the Gettysburg Address.
A brief background on the Civil War the Battle of Gettysburg and Lincolns address. Tell students that you are going to show them a short clip that summarizes the events leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg and President Lincolns delivery of the Gettysburg Address. In Lincolns Gettysburg Address speech he is not there to talk and answer questions.
Lincoln has a brief speech meant to captivate the audience its a rhetorical speech drawing from the countries liberties to daze the audience and make them think. The speech is not too long so Lincoln doesnt have to worry about the audience getting lost. Questions The Gettysburg Address 1 What was Lincolns purpose in the Gettysburg Address.
A free the slaves b put an end to the civil war c honor the soldiers who gave their lives d inspire America to keep fighting e c and d 2 Which of the following is an example of. 10 Questions Show answers. Why did people gather in Gettysburg on Nov.
What is the subjectmain idea of the Gettysburg Address. What was the tone of the speech. Lincoln said our country was conceived in liberty.
What did he mean. Test your knowledge of the speech that has been characterized as both a prose poem and a prayer the Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln. You first read Lincolns Gettysburg Address silently.
I then read the text out loud and you follow along in the text. After listening you re-read the first paragraph of the Gettysburg Address and translate it into your own words. We will then discuss a small set of guiding questions about the first paragraph of Lincolns speech.
Discuss the significance of the Gettysburg Address. Is it important for us today. Students will write a paragraph response to the following prompt citing evidence from the Gettysburg Address in their response.
Compare and contrast Lincolns understanding of the relation between equality and its relation to freedom with your own.