How Do You Make An Abraham Lincoln Timeline And Write A Short Speech?
February is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday month. It is a great time to teach children about events and happenings in his life by designing a history timeline. Children learn facts better when they have to use them in writing. A timeline is a good exercise for this. Later you will have them write a short speech similar to Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. This lesson is designed for children in 3rd through 5th grades. It can be adapted to older children by making it more complex. First read a book about Abraham Lincoln aloud or read some sections of a book with the class. Some books you might consider are “Abe Lincoln: Log Cabin to White House” by Sterling North, “Abraham Lincoln for Kids His Life and Times with 21 Activities” by Janis Herbert and “Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator” by Augusta Stevenson. After you’ve read the book with the class, discuss it, talking about interesting events or happenings in Lincoln’s life. A horizontal timeline is a good way to have children learn about s
