Looking at Lincoln is part of our Starts With a Story Collection, which includes more than 550 picture book companions based on high quality children’s literature that support you in delivering highly-engaging interactive read alouds with follow up activities. Learn more about this children’s book below! - Jodi and the Starts With a Story Team
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SUMMARY
"Looking at Lincoln" by Maira Kalman is a beautifully illustrated children's book that explores the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. Through colorful and whimsical illustrations, the book takes readers on a journey through Lincoln's life, highlighting important moments and aspects of his character. It delves into his childhood, his love for reading and learning, his leadership during the Civil War, and his commitment to equality and justice. The book also examines Lincoln's physical appearance, his iconic beard and top hat, and his timeless impact on American history. With lyrical prose and captivating artwork, "Looking at Lincoln" introduces young readers to the remarkable story of one of America's most beloved presidents and encourages them to appreciate his enduring legacy.
 USE THIS BOOK TO TEACH:
Our read aloud lesson plans for this picture book come with reading comprehension questions (with sample student responses), 30 writing prompts, teaching ideas for grammar skills, social emotional learning discussion ideas, and more. Check out our list below to get a sneak peek at some of the skills this resource teaches.
- Discuss the different characters in the story and analyze their thoughts and actions.
- Have students practice their questioning skills as you read the book.
- Help students to analyze what the author’s purpose for writing the book might be.
- Have students identify the point of view and discuss the benefits of the narrator.
- Encourage students to use their summarizing and retelling strategies.
- Introduce and act out action verbs.
- Encourage students to think about ways they can show compassion.
NO-PREP PRINTABLE ACTIVITIES:
If you are looking for “ready to go” activities for the first day of school, be sure to check out the book companion. With it you’ll receive all of the following resources to align with this specific book:
- comprehension questions
- 30Â writing prompts with themed paper
- vocabulary activities
- word study print & go activities
- ideas for grammar lessons with focus sentence printables
- social emotional learning discussion topics
- graphic organizers to target specific comprehension skills and strategies
This book is a must have for your school or classroom library. Your students are going to love completing these activities for the book and you will be impressed with how much they learn. You will want to read this book to your class every year.
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ADDITIONAL BOOK SUGGESTIONS
You and your students will love the similar books listed below, which can all be found in our free picture book list.
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