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The Gettysburg Address was a short speech—only about two minutes in length—but its reach has been long. Video segments from a panel of scholars, an historian talking about the printing of the speech, a re-enactment of the speech, and a pupil's view of the days after the address help individuals consider its legacy. Afterward, pupils consider why the speech has gripped the historical imagination of America.
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Instructional Ideas
- Offer video segments before an analysis of the speech
- Create a jigsaw activity to analyze other famous presidential speeches
Classroom Considerations
- Expects teachers to create a free account or access with the username: students and the password: C-SPANCLASSROOM
Pros
- Videos allow for a deep dive into an important document in American history
- Re-enactment is engaging
Cons
- None