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Expected Learning Outcomes

Learners will be able to:-

1. Discover more about Abraham Lincoln and his step mother Sarah Lincoln

2. Relate to the central idea of the prose chapter “Sarah Bush Lincoln"

3. Answer the questions related to the same.

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Abraham Lincoln

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Abraham Lincoln  February 12, 1809 – April 15, 1865) was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 16th president of the United States from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. 

Sarah Bush Lincoln (December 13, 1788 – April 12, 1869) was the second wife of Thomas Lincoln and stepmother of Abraham Lincoln.

Abraham Lincoln's biological mother was named_______

What were the few good virtues Nancy had instilled into the young Abe?

How did Nancy Lincoln pass away?

When his mother suddenly died in 1818,Abraham Lincoln was devastated.
Which of the following options can replace "devastated" without changing the meaning of the sentence?

1. wreck
2. heartbroken
3. ravage
4. annihilate

On what conditions did Sarah agree to marry Thomas Lincoln?

Upon moving with Thomas's family, how did Sarah turn things around in the old Lincoln household?

"and brought a women's touch to their sparse cabin".
Choose the synonym of 'sparse' from the options given below:-

1. Scant
2. Abundant
3. Plentiful
4. Thick

"Sarah filled the enormous void in Lincoln's life."
Choose the synonym of void from the options given below.

1. ratify
2. brim
3. vacuum
4. visor

Do you think both Nancy and Sarah were keen to educate Lincoln ?Elucidate.

"never evaded, never equivocated never dodged"
Choose the antonym of 'equivocated' from the options given below:-

1. Lied
2. Ambiguous
3. Mislead
4. Honest

Sarah and Abraham Lincoln shared a very close and loving relationship .Pick out one instance from the text that reveal this.

Why didn't Sarah want Abraham Lincoln to run for president?

On April 14, 1865, John Wilkes Booth assassinated  American president. He shot and killed Abraham Lincoln in his box at Ford’s Theater in Washington. Using a .44 caliber  pistol—Booth fired a single shot  into Lincoln’s brain at point-blank range before jumping to the stage and escaping into the night. After a two-week manhunt, soldiers shot him in the neck. Booth died two hours later.

“A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.”

Keeping this thought in mind, show your gratitude towards your mother by creating a certificate of appreciation for her .

You may do it on A -4 size paper or use any E-tool.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Click on '🔉' to play the audio.

Take notes while  you listen  to the audio.

Listen to  the audio carefully and attempt the listening  assignment on  MS Teams.

Success Criteria: Now I Can
Discover more about Abraham Lincoln and his step mother Sarah Lincoln
Relate to the central idea of the prose chapter “Sarah Bush Lincoln"
Share my views while answering the questions.

1. Strongly Agree
2. Agree
3. Need Help
4. Not Sure