Kindergarden Read - Aloud

106 Presidents and American Symbols: Supplemental Guide 6A | Abraham Lincoln

 Show image 6A-6: Abraham Lincoln

This piece of paper under Abraham Lincoln’s hat changed America

forever. Lincoln believed that, “Everyone must understand that

America is truly a land of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, just

as Thomas Jefferson wrote.”

[Ask: “Where did Thomas Jefferson write those words?” (in the Declaration of

Independence)]

Discussing the Read-Aloud 10 minutes

Comprehension Questions

If students have difficulty responding to questions, reread pertinent lines

of the read-aloud and/or refer to specific images. Encourage students to

answer in complete sentences. Model answers using complete sentences

for students.

 Show image 6A-1: Lincoln and his hat

1. Literal Who is today’s read-aloud about?
   
   
   • Today’s read-aloud is about Abraham Lincoln.
     How would you describe Abraham Lincoln? [Encourage students to
     describe his physical characteristics as well his personality.]
   
   
   • He was tall, had a beard, and wore a tall, black hat. He was honest and
     hard-working.
   
   
   
   


2. Inferential What was Abe’s childhood like?
   
   
   • Answers may very. Abe grew up on a farm, lived in a log cabin, worked
     during the day, taught himself at night by the fireplace.
   
   
   
   


3. Inferential What was Abraham Lincoln’s nickname?
   
   
   • His nickname was “Honest Abe.”
     Why do you think he had the nickname “Honest Abe?” Give one
     example from the read-aloud.
   
   
   • Answers may vary. Refer back to the read-aloud for specific examples.
   
   
   
   


4. Inferential What did President Lincoln have under his hat besides his
   head?
   
   
   • He had a piece of paper under his hat.