Martin Van Buren

American Presidents

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about the eighth US president. They review new vocabulary and compare Martin Van Buren to Andrew Jackson.

Focus

academic
reading
writing
interpretive

Vocabulary

descent
tavern
inn
locals
attorney
tuberculosis
widower
congenial
behind the scenes
coalition
ticket
crisis
depression
A spinning paper plane