Modern Voices

Learners paraphrase famous lines from the Gettysburg Address using modern language while maintaining the original meaning. This task reinforces understanding of historical text and develops translation and rewriting skills. Students make Lincoln’s timeless message about liberty and unity relevant for today’s readers.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Paraphrasing and Rewriting Skills

Social Studies – Interpreting Historical Documents

Civics – Understanding Leadership and Purpose in Democracy

Writing – Preserving Meaning While Adapting Tone

This worksheet is part of our Gettysburg Address collection.