Beacon Lesson Plan LibraryAbraham LincolnAnn LyonsDescriptionStudents listen to Young Abraham Lincoln, Log-Cabin President to learn the facts and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln. The students will work cooperatively to decide whether the index card that contains the pre-written fact or accomplishment is correct or incorrect. The index cards were created in a Word Document file.StandardsFlorida Sunshine State StandardsSS.A.4.1.1.1.1 The student knows significant aspects of the lives and accomplishments of selected men and women in the period of United States history before 1880 (for example, Sacajawea, George Washington, Betsy Ross, Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman). Florida Process Standards Information Managers 01 Florida students locate, comprehend, interpret, evaluate, maintain, and apply information, concepts, and ideas found in literature, the arts, symbols, recordings, video and other graphic displays, and computer files in order to perform tasks and/or for enjoyment. Cooperative Workers 08 Florida students work cooperatively to successfully complete a project or activity. Materials- Abraham Lincoln, Log Cabin President A Troll First-Start Biography by Andrew Woods; illustrated by Pat Schories; Harcover by Turtleback Books distributed by Demco Media 1997 (ASIN 0833590766)- Copies of fact and accomplishment cards for each group, see attached file. - Chart paper - Sandwich-size zip bags Preparations1. Obtain a copy of Young Abraham Lincoln, Log-Cabin President by Andrew Woods to read to the class.2. Make copies of the 16 cards with facts and accomplishments from Abraham Lincoln's life based on the book and the YES and NO heading, see attached file. 3. Cut out the cards and place in a sandwich-size zip bag. Procedures1. Introduce the book, Young Abraham Lincoln, Log-Cabin President to the class by asking if anyone has heard of Abraham Lincoln. Discuss the job of the president.2. Read the book to the class. 3. After reading the book, as a class, list some facts and accomplishments of Abraham Lincoln from the book on chart paper. 4. Day 2: Review by taking a picture walk through the book. Let the students tell you what is happening in the picture. 5. Divide the class into groups of two or three and distribute the facts and accomplishment cards. 6. Play the fact/accomplishment game: a. Children work together in groups of 2-3. b. Each group will have a YES heading, a NO heading and 16 cards that list facts and accomplishments. c. The children will take turns reading each fact. The group decides where to place each statement based on whether it is or is not a fact from Abraham Lincoln's life. d. The game is complete when all cards are placed under a heading. 7. The teacher will circulate around the room to observe and offer assistance as needed. 8. Record information for each group in regards to: a. Proper placement of cards b. Taking turns c. Working with others AssessmentsThe students, working cooperatively in small groups, will decide which facts and accomplishments were part of Abraham Lincoln's life based on the book, Young Abraham Lincoln, Log-Cabin President.The teacher will formatively assess by observing the students during the placing of the cards in the proper category. Formative assessment includes: Proper placement of cards Working with others Listening carefully for facts and information Taking turns ExtensionsRead other books about Abraham Lincoln such as Just Like Abe Lincoln by Bernard Waber, A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln by David A. Adler, et al.Make a timeline using pictures or words of Abraham Lincoln's life. Compare and contrast Abraham Lincoln to another President. Build a log cabin. Students write three facts about Abraham Lincoln's life. Students write what they think their life would have been like living with Abraham Lincoln. Introduce the students to music from the Civil War period. Standard -- MU.C.1.1.3 The student knows the general cultural and/or historical settings of various types of music (e.g., songs related to American celebrations and daily life). Web LinksChild friendly biography about Abraham Lincoln.Presidents This activity is something that Mrs. Payton's 1st grade class helped create on the facts they've learned about Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln Fife music from the Civil War period Fife Music Return to the Beacon Lesson Plan Library. |