Presidents and American Symbols: Supplemental Guide 6A | Abraham Lincoln 103- Does anyone have something they would like to proclaim to the class?
[Invite students to proclaim something into the microphone. Prompt
students with some ideas, e.g., loose tooth, new sibling, a new
favorite book, visiting relatives, etc.]Purpose for Listening
Tell students that in today’s read-aloud they will hear about Abraham
Lincoln. Tell them that his nickname was “Honest Abe” and that he often
wore a very tall hat. Tell students to listen carefully to find out why he is
called “Honest Abe.” Tell students to also listen carefully to find out what
President Lincoln had under his hat and why it was so important.