The Gettysburg Address

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Listening/Free Response activity based on the Gettysburg Address.
Listen to Lincoln's Gettysburg Address before attempting to answer the question. You will write a 2 paragraph response to this question (the first paragraph should explain how Lincoln addresses the North; the second paragraph should explain how Lincoln addresses the South) Structure each paragraph as a CER paragraph (so you will need 2 references to the speech - one for the North, and one for the South).  You may not have quotes for this because you are listening, so you can just explain a detail or phrase if you would like.
Helpful Vocab: score  - a group or set of twenty (four score = 80) dedicate  - devote to a specific purpose consecrate  - make or sacred; dedicate formally to a religious or divine purpose hallow  - honor as holy nobly  - behaving or acting with high moral character devotion  - love, loyalty, or enthusiasm for a person, activity, or cause vain  - producing no results; useless
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Lincoln gave this speech in the midst of the Civil War. How does Lincoln use this opportunity to speak to both the North and the South? What is his message to each side of the war? Write 2 CER paragraphs analyzing how this speech conveys a message to each side and what his overall message is in the end. Use specific lines from the speech to support your ideas.