1. 1. Handouts: * None 2. Homework: * Read AR book 20 - 30 minutes daily & record progress * Lit book p. 554, Test Practice and Constructed Response 3. Assignments Due: * K-W-L Chart (in class activity) and Lit book p. 550, #1 – 7

2. Outcomes: 1. Define the term “assertion” and identify examples from “Lincoln’s Humor.” 2. Use a graphic organizer to identify assertions and find evidence to support each assertion. 3. Define the term “generalization” and state the overall generalization for “Lincoln’s Humor.” 4. Evaluate the use of humor as a powerful means of communication.

3. Today’s essay is a brief and interesting piece about one aspect of Abraham Lincoln’s life. Yesterday’s article examined Lincoln’s leadership qualities. Today’s article addresses Lincoln’s sense of humor. But before we read, I am eager to hear your opinion about something.... Does a person need a good sense of humor to be an effective President? Turn in your Lit book to p. 552 and take out a sheet of paper. Use this paper to make a chart like the one featured on p. 552. Title your chart, “Lincoln’s Humor,” then create the same column headings as the ones you find in your Lit book. Let’s read p. 552....

4. What do we mean by the term “assertion”? [Hint: You might want to start a sheet for ongoing Cornell Notes....] AssertionA statement that makes a particular claim (claims to be true) about something or someone Are assertions factually reliable? That depends on what information the author provides as evidence to back up each claim. As we read today’s essay, you are to play detective. Find as many “assertions” as you can, then look for evidence to support each assertion. Jot down both the assertion and any evidence you can find to back up each assertion. Let’s turn in our Lit books to p. 553