Sample

Barack Obama

American Presidents

High Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

Students read a brief bio about Barack Obama. They review vocabulary, check comprehension, and discuss issues related to Obama’s two terms as president. Famous Obama quotes are also discussed.

This lesson includes a discussion question about Barack Obama's recreational drug use in his youth.

Focus

academic
reading
writing
interpretive

Vocabulary

maternal
settle
law firm
take off
gain media attention
administration
reform
bail out
credit
campaign
deadlock
legacy
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane