In the second paragraph of the Declaration of Independence, what statement does Lincoln paraphrase as “Liberty to all”?
Finally, have students read Proverbs 25:11 (“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver”), written on the board soon after students begin their work in groups. Another word for “picture” is “setting,” so draw a line through the word “pictures” and insert “settings” to have the verse on the board read, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures settings of silver.” This will help students see the original verse as it literally reads in the King James Version of the Bible, as well as how the word “pictures” in this context was understood in Lincoln’s time. Ask the students to give you different examples of what a setting would look like (e.g., a frame for a painting, a table setting to adorn candles or a special meal, or—to bring it back to the example Lincoln gives—a fine silver dish for golden apples). Then have them answer the following questions on page 6 of the worksheet: • In Lincoln’s analogy, what do the “pictures [or settings] of silver” repres
