Abigail Adams' letters reveal how the English language has changed and become more standardized over the last 200 years. To underscore this point, pupils edit one of Adams' letters

Concepts

friendly letters, editing, editing marks, primary sources, abigail adams

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Instructional Ideas

• Use the series during Women's History Month in March
• Give small groups the same letter, and after members complete their editing, have them compare their work
• Provide participants with a copy of the universal proofreading marks used in Standard English

Classroom Considerations

• 15th in a series of 16 lessons

Pros

• The activity reinforces editing skills

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.11-12.5 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2