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If you are looking for good children's books about Abraham Lincoln, here are several top picks that will appeal to children of all ages and reading levels.
Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books is a folksy telling of Lincoln's love of learning and books. Enjoy these related activities in your homeschool.
This is such a beautiful story, written in such a way that just captures your attention. The illustrations are equally as captivating. This book chronologically goes through Lincoln's life emphasizing his love of books and learning. A must read when learning about one of our most beloved presidents! Here are some teaching tips that I have come up with to go with this wonderful book. Reading level: 3.5 Theme: Presidency Genre: Biography Suggested Vocabulary: corn pone, leather hinges, peddlers, pioneers, politicians, traders, slaves, his ideas stretched, his questions rose, his dreams were stirred, charcoal stick, spun yarns, stout, makeshift, hack a trail, vowed, fell the trees, whittled, a year limped by, too-short buckskins, turkey buzzard quill, earnings, poled a flatboat down the river, auction block, unjust, prove his worth with brawn, politics, Reading skills and strategies: purpose for reading – to learn more about Abraham Lincoln author's purpose – inform evidence Abe love to read Abe studied to become a lawyer without going to school Abe believed that a life for sale was unjust Cause and effect Why did Abe Lincoln talk to the travelers as they passed by his cabin? Because their new cabin was so close to the Cumberland Trail. Why did Abe Lincoln write his letters in so many places? Because he loved to learn. Why did Abe and his family have to live in a half-faced camp of branches at Little Pigeon Creek? Because there was no cabin waiting for them when they moved there. Why did Abe’s mom die? Because she got the Milk sickness. Why did Abe have to spend 3 hot days pulling stalks of corn in his friend’s field? Because he had to pay him back for the book that got ruined from the rain leading through his cabin’s roof. Why did Abe’s neighbors call him lazy? Because whenever they saw him he was just reading a book. Why was he called Honest Abe? Because he went out of his way to make sure everything was fair to everyone. Character analysis - describe Abe Lincoln {looks like, feelings, thoughts, character, how others think/see the character} organization sequence When Abe was a baby he lived in a one room cabin with his mom and dad and sister. When Abe was 2 his family moved to Knob Creek. Growing up Abe talked to many people that traveled past his home. Abe went to school in Knob Creek Abe’s family moved again when he was 7. Abe missed school, he wanted to read and learn. Abe’s mom died of milk disease. Abe’s dad brought home a new wife. Abe’s new mom sent all the children back to school. Abe left home when he was nineteen. Abe saw slaves being sold and knew it was unjust to own another. Abe got a job in a general store where he got the name “Honest Abe”. Abe Lincoln studied to become a lawyer. Abe Lincoln became president. fact & opinion – fact Abe Lincoln’s mother died of milk disease. Abe Lincoln did not go to school to study to become a lawyer. Abe Lincoln thought that owning another person was unjust. Abe Lincoln loved to read books. Opinion Abe Lincoln should have gone to school to become a lawyer. Abe Lincoln was too tall. Abe Lincoln should have done a better job helping with all his chores. Abe Lincoln was too honest. main idea & details – Main idea – the story is mostly about Abe Lincoln and his love of books. Details Abe Lincoln always read after his chores were done. Abe Lincoln studied to become a lawyer without having a teacher. When Abe Lincoln didn’t have books with her he always yearned for them. predict – What do you think the story will be about? How much schooling do you think Abe Lincoln had? Do you think Abe will ever go back to school? What do you think Abe did to try to help those people that were treated unjust? story elements – title – Abe Lincoln – The boy who loved books author – Kay Winters topic – Abe Lincoln organization – by sequence KWL – have students give you this info. summarize main idea – author – Kay Winters wrote book title – Abe Lincoln – The boy who loved books author’s purpose – to inform readers of statement about topic – his love of books and learning. at least 2 detail – All Abe wanted to do was read and learn. He became a lawyer by studying books on his own because he wanted to help those people that were treated unjustly. Here are some One Pagers I have created to go with this book. You can find these activities in the growing Holiday Bundle. This bundle will continue to grow as I find more books to add. Happy reading!
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Learn about the early life of Abraham Lincoln in this picture book biography that Kirkus Reviews calls \"a moving tribute to the power of books and words.\" In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back. When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln. He loved books. They changed his life. He changed the world.
This extraordinarily tender, humorous, and lyrical look at the childhood of Abraham Lincoln introduces readers to a boy who, despite heartbreaking hard times, never loses his passion for storytelling and learning. Full color.\nLearn about the early life of Abraham Lincoln in this picture book biography that Kirkus Reviews calls \"a moving tribute to the power of books and words.\" In a tiny log cabin a boy listened with delight to the storytelling of his ma and pa. He traced letters in sand, snow, and dust. He borrowed books and walked miles to bring them back. When he grew up, he became the sixteenth president of the United States. His name was Abraham Lincoln. He loved books. They changed his life. He changed the world.
This is such a beautiful story, written in such a way that just captures your attention. The illustrations are equally as captivating. This book chronologically goes through Lincoln's life emphasizing his love of books and learning. A must read when learning about one of our most beloved presidents! Here are some teaching tips that I have come up with to go with this wonderful book. Reading level: 3.5 Theme: Presidency Genre: Biography Suggested Vocabulary: corn pone, leather hinges, peddlers, pioneers, politicians, traders, slaves, his ideas stretched, his questions rose, his dreams were stirred, charcoal stick, spun yarns, stout, makeshift, hack a trail, vowed, fell the trees, whittled, a year limped by, too-short buckskins, turkey buzzard quill, earnings, poled a flatboat down the river, auction block, unjust, prove his worth with brawn, politics, Reading skills and strategies: purpose for reading – to learn more about Abraham Lincoln author's purpose – inform evidence Abe love to read Abe studied to become a lawyer without going to school Abe believed that a life for sale was unjust Cause and effect Why did Abe Lincoln talk to the travelers as they passed by his cabin? Because their new cabin was so close to the Cumberland Trail. Why did Abe Lincoln write his letters in so many places? Because he loved to learn. Why did Abe and his family have to live in a half-faced camp of branches at Little Pigeon Creek? Because there was no cabin waiting for them when they moved there. Why did Abe’s mom die? Because she got the Milk sickness. Why did Abe have to spend 3 hot days pulling stalks of corn in his friend’s field? Because he had to pay him back for the book that got ruined from the rain leading through his cabin’s roof. Why did Abe’s neighbors call him lazy? Because whenever they saw him he was just reading a book. Why was he called Honest Abe? Because he went out of his way to make sure everything was fair to everyone. Character analysis - describe Abe Lincoln {looks like, feelings, thoughts, character, how others think/see the character} organization sequence When Abe was a baby he lived in a one room cabin with his mom and dad and sister. When Abe was 2 his family moved to Knob Creek. Growing up Abe talked to many people that traveled past his home. Abe went to school in Knob Creek Abe’s family moved again when he was 7. Abe missed school, he wanted to read and learn. Abe’s mom died of milk disease. Abe’s dad brought home a new wife. Abe’s new mom sent all the children back to school. Abe left home when he was nineteen. Abe saw slaves being sold and knew it was unjust to own another. Abe got a job in a general store where he got the name “Honest Abe”. Abe Lincoln studied to become a lawyer. Abe Lincoln became president. fact & opinion – fact Abe Lincoln’s mother died of milk disease. Abe Lincoln did not go to school to study to become a lawyer. Abe Lincoln thought that owning another person was unjust. Abe Lincoln loved to read books. Opinion Abe Lincoln should have gone to school to become a lawyer. Abe Lincoln was too tall. Abe Lincoln should have done a better job helping with all his chores. Abe Lincoln was too honest. main idea & details – Main idea – the story is mostly about Abe Lincoln and his love of books. Details Abe Lincoln always read after his chores were done. Abe Lincoln studied to become a lawyer without having a teacher. When Abe Lincoln didn’t have books with her he always yearned for them. predict – What do you think the story will be about? How much schooling do you think Abe Lincoln had? Do you think Abe will ever go back to school? What do you think Abe did to try to help those people that were treated unjust? story elements – title – Abe Lincoln – The boy who loved books author – Kay Winters topic – Abe Lincoln organization – by sequence KWL – have students give you this info. summarize main idea – author – Kay Winters wrote book title – Abe Lincoln – The boy who loved books author’s purpose – to inform readers of statement about topic – his love of books and learning. at least 2 detail – All Abe wanted to do was read and learn. He became a lawyer by studying books on his own because he wanted to help those people that were treated unjustly. Here are some One Pagers I have created to go with this book. You can find these activities in the growing Holiday Bundle. This bundle will continue to grow as I find more books to add. Happy reading!
Abe Lincoln: The boy who loved books Higher Order Thinking Skills Task Cards This activity requires the book written by Kay Winter & Nancy Carpenter Included in this set are 2 different sets of literacy task card. Both primary AND intermediate task cards are based on Bloom's Taxonomy six levels of thinking: • Remembering • Understanding • Applying • Analyzing • Evaluating • Creating Each level of thinking includes 2 task cards. Also included are activity pages to go along with the appropriate task cards. Students will have a chance to create and analyze materials about Abe Lincoln: The boy who loved books! Other Higher Order Thinking Skills resources Please be sure to ask any and all questions prior to purchasing. This resource is for one classroom only. If you would like to purchase for a friend, team member, etc. then please purchase an additional license at checkout. Licenses are at an additional discount of the original price! :) Please consider leaving feedback after downloading this product. Leaving feedback allows me to keep my materials up to date and you earn TpT rewards. If you feel this resource does not deserve a positive rating please, email me at [email protected] Don't forget to follow the Special Teacher for Special Kids Teachers pay Teachers store for new products and notifications of product revisions and additions. Be sure to check out the sites below for more freebies, links, and ideas! Special Teacher for Special Kids Facebook Pinterest Thank you for your interest!
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This is such a beautiful story, written in such a way that just captures your attention. The illustrations are equally as captivating. This book chronologically goes through Lincoln's life emphasizing his love of books and learning. A must read when learning about one of our most beloved presidents! Here are some teaching tips that I have come up with to go with this wonderful book. Reading level: 3.5 Theme: Presidency Genre: Biography Suggested Vocabulary: corn pone, leather hinges, peddlers, pioneers, politicians, traders, slaves, his ideas stretched, his questions rose, his dreams were stirred, charcoal stick, spun yarns, stout, makeshift, hack a trail, vowed, fell the trees, whittled, a year limped by, too-short buckskins, turkey buzzard quill, earnings, poled a flatboat down the river, auction block, unjust, prove his worth with brawn, politics, Reading skills and strategies: purpose for reading – to learn more about Abraham Lincoln author's purpose – inform evidence Abe love to read Abe studied to become a lawyer without going to school Abe believed that a life for sale was unjust Cause and effect Why did Abe Lincoln talk to the travelers as they passed by his cabin? Because their new cabin was so close to the Cumberland Trail. Why did Abe Lincoln write his letters in so many places? Because he loved to learn. Why did Abe and his family have to live in a half-faced camp of branches at Little Pigeon Creek? Because there was no cabin waiting for them when they moved there. Why did Abe’s mom die? Because she got the Milk sickness. Why did Abe have to spend 3 hot days pulling stalks of corn in his friend’s field? Because he had to pay him back for the book that got ruined from the rain leading through his cabin’s roof. Why did Abe’s neighbors call him lazy? Because whenever they saw him he was just reading a book. Why was he called Honest Abe? Because he went out of his way to make sure everything was fair to everyone. Character analysis - describe Abe Lincoln {looks like, feelings, thoughts, character, how others think/see the character} organization sequence When Abe was a baby he lived in a one room cabin with his mom and dad and sister. When Abe was 2 his family moved to Knob Creek. Growing up Abe talked to many people that traveled past his home. Abe went to school in Knob Creek Abe’s family moved again when he was 7. Abe missed school, he wanted to read and learn. Abe’s mom died of milk disease. Abe’s dad brought home a new wife. Abe’s new mom sent all the children back to school. Abe left home when he was nineteen. Abe saw slaves being sold and knew it was unjust to own another. Abe got a job in a general store where he got the name “Honest Abe”. Abe Lincoln studied to become a lawyer. Abe Lincoln became president. fact & opinion – fact Abe Lincoln’s mother died of milk disease. Abe Lincoln did not go to school to study to become a lawyer. Abe Lincoln thought that owning another person was unjust. Abe Lincoln loved to read books. Opinion Abe Lincoln should have gone to school to become a lawyer. Abe Lincoln was too tall. Abe Lincoln should have done a better job helping with all his chores. Abe Lincoln was too honest. main idea & details – Main idea – the story is mostly about Abe Lincoln and his love of books. Details Abe Lincoln always read after his chores were done. Abe Lincoln studied to become a lawyer without having a teacher. When Abe Lincoln didn’t have books with her he always yearned for them. predict – What do you think the story will be about? How much schooling do you think Abe Lincoln had? Do you think Abe will ever go back to school? What do you think Abe did to try to help those people that were treated unjust? story elements – title – Abe Lincoln – The boy who loved books author – Kay Winters topic – Abe Lincoln organization – by sequence KWL – have students give you this info. summarize main idea – author – Kay Winters wrote book title – Abe Lincoln – The boy who loved books author’s purpose – to inform readers of statement about topic – his love of books and learning. at least 2 detail – All Abe wanted to do was read and learn. He became a lawyer by studying books on his own because he wanted to help those people that were treated unjustly. Here are some One Pagers I have created to go with this book. You can find these activities in the growing Holiday Bundle. This bundle will continue to grow as I find more books to add. Happy reading!
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Once again Steven Kroll doesn't disappoint with this fun little story of Desmond and Clayton making the biggest valentine ever. They do however run into a little problem which in the end they figure out. Your students will love this Valentine's Day book! Below are some teaching ideas to help make this a meaningful read aloud. Reading level: 2.1 Theme/subject: Valentine’s Day, Genre: holiday, getting along, conflict resolution Suggested vocabulary/phrases: glared at each other, mischievous, lace doily Reading skills and strategies: Asking questions – these are just possible questions or wondering from either the student or teacher Before – I wonder what the story is going to be about. I wonder what the biggest valentine is going to look like. I wonder if the two mice on the front make the valentine together. During – I wonder why they got so upset with each other. I wonder why they tore the valentine apart. I wonder if they will be friends again. I wonder if they will each give their teacher the valentine they made at home. I wonder if the teacher is going to like the new valentine. After – I wonder if the boys will argue like that again. **Remember to have your students answer/reflect their questions. Author's point of view – 3rd person Author's purpose – entertain Evidence Mice don’t talk or go to school. Mice don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. Beginning, middle, end – the most important event from each Beginning – Desmond and Clayton worked together to make their teacher a valentine but then they started to argue about what it looked like. Middle – Desmond and Clayton made their own valentine at home but soon realized that their dad and uncle were right. A valentine made together was better than a valentine made on their own. End - Desmond and Clayton made up and together made the biggest valentine ever to give to their teacher. Cause and effect 1. Why did Clayton and Desmond decide to work together to make a card for Mrs. Mousely? Because it was Valentine’s Day. 2. Why did Desmond and Clayton glare at each other when they were making the valentine? Because they were arguing about the way the valentine looked and what each other did on it. 3. Why did Clayton and Desmond tear the valentine in half? Because they were mad at each other. 4. How come Clayton and Desmond didn’t like the valentine they were making on their own? Because they realized their friend was good at the parts they were not. 5. How come Clayton and Desmond started talking to each other again? Because Desmond bumped into Clayton and they fell down. 6. Why did Clayton and Desmond give each other high fives? Because they just finished making the biggest valentine ever. Character analysis - describe Clayton, describe Desmond {looks like, feelings, thoughts, character, how others think/see the character} Character changes – In the beginning – The mice were friends and were working on a valentine together In the middle – The mice were mad at each other because they didn’t like what the other did on the valentine they were working on together. In the end – The mice were friends again because they realized working together they were better. Compare & contrast Clayton and Desmond A valentine you made to a the valentine Clayton and Desmond made Connections Text-to-self Making things with your friends. Not liking what your friend is doing to your project. Text-to-text This book to any for Steven Kroll’s Clayton and Desmond books. Drawing conclusions & inferencing – Why do you think Clayton got so upset about the way the valentine was turning out? Text clues – Both Clayton and Desmond were working on the valentine together doing what they wanted without a plan or taking about what they were going to do. What I know – Sometimes when people work together and they don’t have a plan, the other person might have a different idea in mind and therefore not like what the other one has done. My conclusion – I think Clayton got so upset about the way the valentine turned out because his idea of what it should look like was not what happened. Drawing conclusions & inferencing - Why do you think making the second valentine went better than making the first? Text clues – the first time they made a valentine they didn’t have a plan, but the second time they made a plan. What I know – I know having a plan works better than not having a plan. My conclusion – I think Clayton’s and Desmond’s second valentine worked better because they came up with a plan that they both agreed upon. Fact & opinion – about or within the story Facts Desmond and Clayton are friends Desmond and Clayton make a valentine together for their teacher. Desmond and Clayton get in an argument about the valentine. Desmond and Clayton make up and make the biggest valentine ever. Opinion Desmond and Clayton shouldn’t have torn the first valentine apart. Clayton shouldn’t have gotten so mad a Desmond. Desmond and Claytons new plan was the best. The valentines that Desmond and Clayton really weren’t very good. Main idea & details Main idea – The story is mostly about Clayton and Desmond making a valentine for their teacher. Details Desmond and Clayton tried to make a valentine together but then it ended up torn in half. Desmond and Clayton tried to make valentines by themselves but they weren’t turning out very good. Desmond and Clayton finally came up with a plan and they made the biggest valentine ever. Plot - the turning point or climax in the story was when Clayton and Desmond came up with a plan before they made their valentine. Predict What do you think the story is going to be about? Do you think Desmond and Clayton are going to make up? What do you think their valentine will look like this time? Do you think Clayton and Desmond will make plans from now on? Problem & solution Problem – The problem was that Clayton and Desmond didn’t come up with a plan when they started their first valentine. Solution – Desmond and Clayton solved their problem by making a plan before they started their second valentine. Sequencing Desmond and Clayton’s teacher has the class make valentines for Valentine’s Day. Clayton and Desmond work together making a valentine in class. Clayton starts to put down what Desmond has done on the valentine. Clayton and Desmond tear their valentine apart. Both Clayton and Desmond make their own valentine at home. Both Clayton and Desmond don’t like the valentine they made at home. Clayton and Desmond don’t sit next to each other on the bus. Desmond tripped on the bus stairs and bumped into Clayton. Clayton and Desmond decide to make a new valentine. Clayton and Desmond come up with a plan. Clayton and Desmond carried their valentine into the classroom and the class cheered and Mrs. Mousely was delighted. Story elements – Title – The Biggest Valentine Ever Author – Steven Kroll Characters – Clayton and Desmond Setting - school and home beginning, middle, end Desmond and Clayton worked together to make their teacher a valentine but then they started to argue about what it looked like. Desmond and Clayton made their own valentine at home but soon realized that their dad and uncle were right. A valentine made together was better than a valentine made on their own. Desmond and Clayton made up and together made the biggest valentine ever to give to their teacher. problem & solution Problem – The problem was that Clayton and Desmond didn’t come up with a plan when they started their first valentine. Solution – Desmond and Clayton solved their problem by making a plan before they started their second valentine. Strong thought – someplace in the story that the reader has a strong reaction for example an “I knew it”, or “Don’t do it” type of moment while reading. Clayton starts putting down what Desmond has done on the valentine. What would you say to Clayton about what he is saying? Summarize Someone – Clayton and Desmond Wanted – wanted to make a valentine for their teacher But – but they then started to argue about it So – so they ripped it in half Then – then they decided to make a plan which Finally – finally helped them make a great valentine. Theme – the lesson, message or moral of the story Having a plan makes working together much better. Visualize – what do YOU picture… Desmond and Clayton got to make a valentine for their teacher. Visualize what your valentine would look like if you were going to make one for your teacher. Here are some One Pager activities I created to go with this book. You can find these One Pagers in the growing Holiday Bundle. This growing bundle already has 6 holiday books included and will continue to grow as I find more holiday books. Happy reading!
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