Abraham Lincoln - The Middle Years Printable Reading Comprehension
Grade Level: 6 | Lexile: 1100 | Word Count: 521
Read the passage and answer the questions

Use this Activity:

Discuss -

  1. Why do you think Abe Lincoln was so determined to strike out on his own at the age of 22, and how did his early experiences prepare him for leadership?
  2. How did Lincoln handle failure, such as losing his first election and his store business going into debt, and what does that say about his character?
  3. What qualities made Lincoln successful in gaining the trust and support of the people of New Salem and Sangamon County?
  4. How did Lincoln’s willingness to take on new roles like postmaster and surveyor help him become a well-known and respected figure in his community?
Reading Groups - This passage serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The activity takes most students about 25 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.
Whiteboard - Have students come to the whiteboard to annotate important information or to circle the correct answers.