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- Abigail Adams, the Writer: “My pen is always freer than my tongue.”
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Young historians analyze a letter 17-year-old Abigail Adams wrote to her cousin and identify the aphorism Adams used. Participants select a line from the letter and create an illustration of the aphorism.
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Instructional Ideas
- Begin with a brief discussion of aphorisms
- Post the illustrations, conduct a gallery walk, and have class members post sticky note comments
- Perform the lesson during Women's History Month—March
Classroom Considerations
- The ninth lesson in the 16-lesson series; lessons should be taught in order
- Plan time to make copies
Pros
- The Epistolary Analysis sheet helps learners identify the aphorism in the text of the letter
Cons
- None