Harry S. Truman

American Presidents

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about the 33rd president of the United States. They learn and review academic vocabulary and review participial adjectives.

Focus

academic
reading
writing
participial adjectives
interpretive

Vocabulary

assume
atomic bombing
bright
well-respected
Senate
surrender
object
pass the buck
financial aid
war-torn
A spinning paper plane