A.A.C.T.+-+Camryn+Mork

Hi. My name is Camryn Mork.

**Characterization**: How does Lincoln characterize the soldiers who died during the Battle of Gettysburg? Support your answer. He is very proud of all the soldiers that lost their lives during the war. He is dedicating a portion of the land for the the soldiers that lost their lives. He is saying the dead have consecrated the field. He is saying that the soldiers gave us the last measure of the devotion.

**Evidence/ Inference**: What inferences can you make about Lincoln’s hopes for the future of the United States? What evidence supports your answer? Lincoln was a very proud and caring man. I think that President Lincolns hopes for the future are looking very good for African American slaves. He said that we shall have a new birth of freedom, and he said that all men should be created equal.

**Theme/Concept**: What does Lincoln’s address say about the concept of liberty? The concept of liberty was first was written in the constitution, but it was not followed.

**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.” It means that since we are still alive, we need to dedicate ourselves to the meaning that our country is supposed to be free. Except some in the south wanted to keep slavery and the north did not.

**Summarizing**: In 2-4 sentences, summarize the message Lincoln is trying to convey to the American people. He is trying to tell them that our county is supposed to be free. So the north and the south should be free, without slavery. The living should still fight to become free. They should also respect those who lost their lives in this battle. How should the living honor the lives of those who died at Gettysburg?

**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. If I was a parent of a soldier that was fighting against slavery, I would be overwhelmed. I was would start a group with a few of my friends. We could get together for tea and discuss this great idea. If Lincoln or any other leader would like to take opinions from the community, I would be happen to tell them. If this address was followed through, slaves would be free. Also, I went get to have my child home. I would be a much happier parent not having to worrying about losing my child.

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