Instructions
Read the following passage about Abraham Lincoln's childhood and answer the questions below.
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, had a humble beginning. He was born in a log cabin in Kentucky in 1809. As a boy, Lincoln loved to read books. He often walked miles to borrow books from neighbors and spent hours reading by the light of a fire. Despite having little formal education, Lincoln taught himself to read and write. His love for books helped him learn about the world, and it shaped his ideas and beliefs as he grew older.
Questions
1. Where was Abraham Lincoln born?
2. What did Lincoln love to do as a boy?
3. How did Lincoln get books to read? (Explain in a few sentences.)
4. Why do you think Lincoln's love for books was important to his future? (Write a short paragraph.)
Fun Activity
Imagine you could meet Abraham Lincoln when he was a boy. Write a short letter to him about your favorite book and why you love it.