English Language Arts Grade 5
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Speaking and Listening Standard 3

Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

• Engaging Students in a Collaborative Exploration of the Gettysburg Address
  This lesson plan invites groups of students to learn more about the historical significance of President Abraham Lincoln's famous speech as well as the time period and people involved. Students will work together, participating in inquiry projects based on the speech, using the words and phrases of the speech itself.

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