John Quincy Adams

American Presidents

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about the sixth president of the United States. They review related vocabulary and discuss how a candidate’s background can make them more or less suitable for the role of president.

Focus

academic
reading
writing
interpretive

Vocabulary

administration
negotiator
ballot
corrupt
term
supporter
candidate
campaign
run
congressman
A spinning paper plane