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Free Discussion Questions
1. Abe was smart and funny. What else did Abe do well?
Abe Lincoln was a good lawyer, solved mysteries,
and believed that everyone was entitled to a fair trial.
2. Abe was not perfect. What didn't Abe do well?
Abe Lincoln forgot to write back to people. He also
lost important papers. As you discuss this topic, emphasize how everyone has talents and failings.
3. How did Abe solve his forgetfulness?
Abe found a way to organize his letters by putting them in
the band of his hat.
4. Abe was a lawyer. He wanted to become a senator. He ran for office but lost the race to Stephen Douglas. When
Abe failed, what did he do next?
Abe ran for another political office. He won and became the President of the
United States.
Writing Prompt
Abe Lincoln solved many mysteries as a lawyer. He figured out which horse was the mother of a colt, and he proved a friend
did not hurt another man. Think about something that is or was missing in your home. Perhaps someone misplaced a glove or
forgot where he set down a cup. Pretend you found the missing item. Write a story that tells how you solved the mystery of
that missing item. The title should be "The Case of the Missing [fill in the blank]."
Reproducible Worksheets
Crayola offers a free coloring sheet that kids can fill in online, or you can print this page so they can color
it at their desks.
A government site has created a crossword puzzle that covers facts about Abraham Lincoln.
A government site has created a coloring sheet of Abraham Lincoln sitting that you can print for students to color at
their desks.
Game Activity
Materials:
a variety of old-time hats purchased from a thrift store, various-sized envelopes, a timer
Instructions:
1. Give each student volunteer a hat and a stack of envelopes.
2. Set the timer for one minute.
3. When the timer begins, students should stuff as many envelopes as they can in the brims on the inside of
their hats.
4. When the timer goes off, students must place the hats on their heads and quickly walk from the front to the back to
the front of the classroom.
5. Once they lift the hats off their heads, envelopes that fall out should not be counted. Count only the
envelopes that remain inside of the hat.
6. Repeat until each student has had a turn to put envelopes inside of one hat.
7. The winner is the student who is able to keep the most envelopes inside of a hat after wearing it on his
or her head.
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