How did Lincoln's actions influence American history? Objective Students will listen to a read-aloud about Abraham Lincoln and demonstrate understanding by identifying key details from the story, such as Lincoln's early life, important events, and contributions. They will engage in discussions about Lincoln's character traits and how his actions influenced American history. Background To successfully implement a reading lesson about Abraham Lincoln through a read-aloud for kindergarten through second grade students, the teacher needs comprehensive content knowledge about Lincoln's life, focusi Duration: 60 Minutes.