Abraham Lincoln - The Middle Years Printable Reading Comprehension Part 3
Grade Level: 7+ | Lexile: 1300 | Word Count: 893
Read the passage and answer the questions

Use this Activity:

Discuss -

  1. Why do you think Abraham Lincoln’s relationship with Mary Todd, including its ups and downs, had such a strong emotional effect on him?
  2. What risks did Lincoln take by speaking out against the Mexican-American War, and how did it affect his political career?
  3. How did Lincoln’s skills as a lawyer—like using the Farmer’s Almanac in the Armstrong case—reflect his ability to use logic and creativity?
  4. What do Lincoln’s words in the “Peoria Speech” and “A House Divided” speech reveal about his beliefs and the growing division in the country over slavery?
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 30 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.