Description
I Am Abraham Lincoln Activities:
I Am Abraham Lincoln by Brad Meltzer – This literature companion for I Am Abraham Lincoln was created for 2nd-4th grade students. This is one of several literature units from the “Ordinary People Change the World” series.
You can use this unit without the book I Am Abraham Lincoln, but students may need to dig a bit to find answers to the comprehension questions. It is beneficial to have a copy of the book.
These literature unit activities for I Am Abraham Lincoln by Brad Meltzer now include a digital option in Google Slides. Please refer to the final 7 pages of the file for the link and instructions.
In this literature unit, you will find the following:
- Teacher Tips – 1 page
- Abraham Lincoln Biographical Sketch – 1 page
- Comprehension Questions for I Am Abraham Lincoln – 1 page
- All About Abraham Lincoln – 1 page
- Abraham Lincoln Discussion Question Task Cards & answer sheet – 3 pages
- Abraham Lincoln Writing Prompt – 1 page
- Newspaper Template – 2 pages
- Additional Research for Abraham Lincoln – 1 page
- Vocabulary – 1 page
- Growth Mindset – 1 page
- Compare and Contrast – 1 page
- Abraham Lincoln Writing Prompt – 1 page
- Writing a Friendly Letter – 2 pages
- Abraham Lincoln Fact and Opinion – 1 page
- Abraham Lincoln Craft and Writing Activity – 2 pages
- Answer keys where appropriate – 5 pages
NOTE: THIS FILE INCLUDES A DIGITAL DISTANCE LEARNING OPTION!
This product includes a digital option (as well as the no-prep printable option). The instructions for utilizing the digital portion appear at the end of the packet.
This file contains 33 PDF pages + Google Slides.








The Learning Ledger –
This resource was fantastic to integrate in my fourth grade biography unit. My students really enjoyed having a “project” which required research. The craft was adorable and meaningful. Highly recommend!
Theresa Padron –
My students loved learning about Abraham Lincoln during the month of February. The students were very engaged.
Dana H. –
We used this for a cold read , it was awesome. Our kids super well with this story!
Stacy H. –
This was a great writing opportunity for history! It was fun to see how different each one ended up and the kids loved to be able to hang theirs up!
Petey’s Third Grade Crew –
This was a great resource to accompany the book we were reading in guided reading groups.
Melissa R. –
I just loved this resource and so did my students.
Kirsten Tulsian –
Thank you so much for your thoughtful 5-star feedback, Melissa!
I truly appreciate you for taking the time to share your thoughts and review of this resource!
Much gratitude,
Kirsten
Jenna A. –
This was a cute writing activity to fill our hallway display!
Kirsten Tulsian –
Thank you so much for your thoughtful 5-star feedback, Jenna!
I truly appreciate you for taking the time to share your thoughts and review of this resource!
Much gratitude,
Kirsten
Makohl Haggard –
This is a great resource for my classroom! Would buy it again!
Alison H. –
I used this so my students could learn more about Abraham Lincoln before our field trip to Lincoln State Park, Lincoln’s boyhood home.
Savinsecond –
I loved that this included the Abe writing activity! My students were excited to get to make it and it kept them engaged.
Heather Ramsey –
This is a great resource to use when teaching about Abe Lincoln.