Abigail Adams: Persuading Her Husband

About this Worksheet:

Abigail Adams was a prolific letter writer to her husband and future U.S. President, John Adams. This worksheet features a letter where she tries to convince John of her position. Your student will determine Abigail’s point of view and find examples of the ways she tries to persuade him. It’s in line with Common Core Standards for 9th and 10th grade Reading Standards for Informational Text. It’s also helpful for other grades.