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I Knew Him When

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Learners research the life of Abraham Lincoln and write a first-person account from the viewpoint of someone who knew him. They develop a timeline of Lincoln's life, research a particular period of his life, and write a first-person account.

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abraham lincoln, united states presidents, the united states civil war

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4th - 6th
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Social Studies & History
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