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Mr. Lincoln Through the Eyes of Aaron Copland Lesson PlanMr. Lincoln Through the Eyes of Aaron Copland Lesson Plan
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Mr. Lincoln Through the Eyes of Aaron Copland

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Use Aaron Copland's symphonic piece, "Lincoln Portrait" to engage learners in a cross-curricular experience. They'll listen to the piece, watch a video, read the Gettysburg Address, and write a series of fact or opinion sentences. An image of a possible finished product shows you how dynamic this lesson can be.

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3rd - 5th
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English Language Arts
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