ABRAHAM LINCOLN: BEFORE

PRESIDENCYSHAY ARMSTRONG

ICL 7134

JUNE 14, 2014

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN: BEFORE PRESIDENCYINTRODUCTION

You are a 7th grade historian working on a timeline of information about the life of Abraham Lincoln before he became President. Your information will be placed in a brochure of a museum in Kentucky.

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ABRAHAM LINCOLN: BEFORE PRESIDENCYTASK

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Researching for this task is key for success. You will have resources to choose from to create your final product.

By researching, you should incorporate information you find from these resources.

You will work in teams to create a brochure that will be displayed in a museum in Kentucky. This brochure can be made in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Publisher. Your brochure must contain interesting and accurate information concerning Abraham Lincoln’s life. Your brochure should include between six and eight facts. Make sure you label your sources. Be sure to use eye catching clip art to keep the reader engaged. The computers in the library will be free for you to use.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: BEFORE PRESIDENCYPROCESS

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You will be given a graphic organizer for your notes as you work through the resources.

You will be working together in groups of three. Working through the articles and videos provided will allow for enough information for you to create your brochure. If you need help creating your brochure, just click here.

If you need any help in the research process or creative process, please ask.

Be sure to check out the Evaluation tab to see the rubric that the assignment will be assessed.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: BEFORE PRESIDENCYSTANDARDS

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CCSS R7.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.

CCSS W7.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including linking to and citing sources.

CCSS W7.8 Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, using search terms effectively; assess the credibility and accuracy of each source; and quote or paraphrase the data and conclusions of others while avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

CCSS L7.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: BEFORE PRESIDENCYRESOURCES

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http://www.worldbookonline.com/wbtimelines/viewtimelines?source=WB&timelineId=52fc5f657fa57cac1bf1b775

http://www.biography.com/people/abraham-lincoln-9382540

http://gme.grolier.com/article?assetid=0173280-0

http://www.biography.com/people/abraham-lincoln-9382540/videos/abraham-lincoln-full-episode-2080266133#awesm=~oHdR6d2esrID4z

http://www.ket.org/nationalparks/lincoln/lincolnvid.htm

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/tri-fold-business-brochure-TC006206299.aspx

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: BEFORE PRESIDENCYEVALUATION

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  1 2 3 4Pre-Writing None of the graphic organizer

is completeLittle of the graphic organizer is complete.

Most parts of the graphic organizer are completed

All parts of the graphic organizer are completed.

Content The brochure does not contain any facts about Abraham Lincoln’s life, before the Civil War, which can be verified.

The brochure contains 1-2 facts about Abraham Lincoln’s life, before the Civil War, which can be verified.

The brochure contains 3-5 facts about Abraham Lincoln’s life, before the Civil War, which can be verified.

The brochure contains 6-8 facts about Abraham Lincoln’s life, before the Civil War, which can be verified.

Structure The layout of the brochure is unorganized and distracting.

The layout of the brochure has a basic organization and it contains clipart and designs.

The layout of the brochure is planned out and organized. It contains clipart and designs.

The layout of the brochure is well planned out and organized. It contains appropriate clipart and designs that add to its effectiveness.

Citation There is not citation on the brochure.

Factual evidence is cited incorrectly on the brochure.

Most factual evidence is cited correctly on the brochure.

All factual evidence is citied correctly on the brochure.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: BEFORE PRESIDENCYCONCLUSION

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Congratulations! You are now a working historian. Your work will be placed in a museum. Thank you for your wonderful work!

ABRAHAM LINCOLN: BEFORE PRESIDENCYCREDITS

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Abraham Lincoln. (2104). Biography. Retrieved from: http://www.biography.com/people/abraham-lincoln-9382540/videos/abraham-lincoln-full-episode-2080266133#awesm=~oHdR6d2esrID4z

Abraham Lincoln. (2014). WorldBook. Retrieved from: http://www.worldbookonline.com/wbtimelines/viewtimelines?source=WB&timelineId=52fc5f657fa57cac1bf1b775 Abraham Lincoln Biography. (2014). Biography. Retrieved from http://www.biography.com/people/abraham-lincoln-9382540

Common Core State Standards. (2014). TNCore. Retrieved from: http://www.tn.gov/education/standards/english.shtml

Lincoln Birthplace Video. (2014). KET. Retrieved from: http://www.ket.org/nationalparks/lincoln/lincolnvid.htm

Neely, M. E., Jr. (2014). Lincoln, Abraham. Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia. Retrieved June 15, 2014, from Grolier Online http://gme.grolier.com/article?assetid=0173280-0

Tri-fold Business brochures. (2014). Microsoft Office. Retrieved from: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/tri-fold-business-brochure-TC006206299.aspx