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This Abigail as Political and Historical Observer lesson plan also includes:
- Abigail Adams, the Writer: “My pen is always freer than my tongue.”
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Lesson five in the series asks scholars to examine letters Abigail Adams wrote about her experiences during American Revolutionary War battles, her thoughts on slavery, and her concerns for her husband.
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CCSS:
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Use during Women's History Month in March
Classroom Considerations
- Fifth in a series of a 16-lesson unit
- Lessons are designed to be used in order
- Most appropriate for advanced high school history and Language Arts classes
- Requires copies
Pros
- Includes research questions that encourage readers to examine her letters closely
Cons
- None