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Literature Links for Primary
Abe Lincoln Remembers
- Abe Lincoln Remembers*
written by Ann Turner
- In this light-hearted, fictional biography, Abe Lincoln happily reflects over the memorable times in his life while he waits for his wife Mary to attend a play at the Ford Theater.
Activity Ideas
After reading this book, discuss the events Lincoln shared that were important in his life. Discuss with students important events in their lives that they would like to share with others. Have students use a computer word processing program such as MS Word™ to describe a memorable event in their life. Combine these events in a “Memories” book or wall display. Students can add illustrations to their writings. Older students may interview an older family member or friend and write a short booklet about their memories.
Younger students may find this Memory Book template helpful.
*Abe Lincoln Remembers by Ann Turner (Harper Collins, 2003)
Additional Primary Resource Books about Abraham Lincoln
- Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books
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By Kay Winters (Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 2003)
- Abe Lincoln's Hat
- (visit the activity idea)
By Martha Brenner (Random House Books for Young Readers, 1994)
- Mr. Lincoln's Whiskers
- By Karen B.Winnick (Boyds Mills Press, 1999)
A lesson idea for this book from Education World
- A Picture Book of Abraham Lincoln
- By David A. Adler (New York: Holiday House, 1989)
A lesson idea for this book from Hotchalk
- Meet Abraham Lincoln
- By Patricia A. Pingry (Ideals Children's Books, 2002)
- The Story of Abraham Lincoln
- By Patricia A. Pingry (Candy Cane Press, 2001)
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