That's our former president, Mr. Lincoln.
In English we are reading "The Mysterious Mr. Lincoln" by Russel Freedman. It is a unique biography that captures the essence of Abe. Rather than another story that focuses on his political accomplishments, this read takes us beyond the elementary school "honest Abe in the tall top hat" and examines a Lincoln we may have never known. He told bawdy (crude) jokes, wore slippers to cabinet meetings and even struggled with depression. Many called him a "hick" and found him unfit for office, but we'll learn together that some of Lincoln's "weaknesses" turned out to be some of his greatest strengths.
Today students will examine Lincoln's strengths and weaknesses as they relate to his role as president. They will respond in writing, using vocabulary from the text to support their claim as to whether or not his character traits made him fit for presidency. I'm excited to read your child's point of view!
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