A.A.C.T.+-+Jared+Weiland

My name is Jared Weiland. Do the last question to receive 6 more points. "Talk" as if you are someone who has just listened to the Gettysburg Address.

**Characterization**: How does Lincoln characterize the soldiers who died during the Battle of Gettysburg? Support your answer. that they were brave and gave their live so that others could live and the nation would stay together. He says that WE they can not dedicate or consecrate, hallow that ground because they have already consecrated it (made it sacred) by fighting and dying here. -1/2 **Evidence/ Inference**: What inferences can you make about Lincoln’s hopes for the future of the United States? What evidence supports your answer? he wants it to be conceived in liberty. he wants it that all men are created equal. **Theme/Concept**: What does Lincoln’s address say about the concept of liberty? that its a new nation conceived in liberty and that liberty is worth fighting for and should be treasured. -1/2

**Paraphrasing**: In your own words, paraphrase Lincoln’s statement, “It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced.” to keep trying to finish what the war was all about getting - everything equal for everyone

**Summarizing**: In 2-4 sentences, summarize the message Lincoln is trying to convey to the American people. that all people are equal. that they should honor the people who died fighting and continue to fight for the cause of freedom.

**Creative Synthesis**: Pretend you are a stakeholder from the audience (e.g. mother/ father/ sibling of a soldier, a soldier, a congressional leader, the secretary of war, etc.) who has just heard “The Gettysburg Address.” How would you react to the message of Lincoln’s speech? Create a reaction to “The Gettysburg Address.” Write a paragraph with 6 or more sentences.

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