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CHAPTER 2 Lesson Plans Analyzing Primary Sources with Document Analysis Tools All document analysis tools are located in the appendix. Letter from Justin Butterfield to Abraham Lincoln Written Document Overview An analysis of the written document will give students the chance to analyze a letter from Justin Butterfield to Abraham Lincoln. The students will use prior knowledge and decoding skills in order to comprehend the letter. Objectives After completing this lesson, the students will be able to: • Consider the physical characteristics of the letter and what they tell about Justin Butterfield • Gain understanding of the terminology • Use an analysis tool Time Required One thirty-minute class period for discussion 5

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