A House Divided Cannot Stand

In this student-centered activity, students will study the literal and figurative meanings of one of Abraham Lincoln’s famous metaphors, “A house divided cannot stand.” By participating in various station activities, students will analyze how the figurative meaning of the metaphor aligned with the message in Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation.

Resource ID#: 202858 Type: Lesson Plan

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General Information

Subject(s): English Language Arts, Social Studies

Grade Level(s): 5

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Interactive Whiteboard

Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: Emancipation Proclamation, Grade 5, ELA, civics, Civil War, Student Centered, metaphor, House Divided

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet, Problem-Solving Task, Image/Photograph, Text Resource, Student Center Activity

Instructional Design Framework(s): Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E), Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: Integrated Civics with ELA Lesson Plans- Grades K-5

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