William Howard Taft

American Presidents

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read a brief biography about the 27th president of the United States. They also learn and review academic vocabulary and discuss “Dollar Diplomacy.”

This lesson includes a discussion question about anti-Semitism.

Focus

academic
reading
writing
interpretive

Vocabulary

affluent
secure
solicitor general
dean
genial
ally
progressive
monopoly
accomplishment
inept
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