Analyzing Words and Phrases with the Gettysburg Address

Read and examine Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in this interactive tutorial. First, you'll practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unfamiliar words in the famous text. Next, you'll analyze Lincoln's specific word choice throughout the speech and examine how it conveys his tone or attitude.
Resource ID#: 119136 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): English Language Arts
Grade Level(s): 9, 10
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Keywords: English Language Arts, Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln, vocabulary strategies, tone, informational text, ELA, context clues, synonyms, antonyms, Civil War, President Lincoln, attitude, word choice, diction, literary nonfiction, speeches, famous speeches, historical speeches, elearning, e-learning, tutorials, interactive, presidential speeches, American presidential speeches, historical American speeches, determine word meaning, vocabulary skills
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials for Language Arts - Grades 6-12

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