James Monroe

American Presidents

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read a biography about the fifth president of the United States. They learn about the “Era of Good Feelings” and discuss early notions of gun control.

This lesson mentions slavery. Teacher discretion is advised.

Focus

academic
reading
writing
interpretive

Vocabulary

plantation
admire
last
US Congress
governor
optimistic
dispute
hostility
oppose
resolve
A spinning paper plane