James Garfield

American Presidents

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about the 20th president of the United States. Students review vocabulary and discuss the crony system.

This lesson describes the assassination of the president. Teacher discretion is advised.

Focus

academic
reading
writing

Vocabulary

classics
the bar
resign
convention
eloquent
indecisive
stance
corrupt
crony
infuriate
assassin
diplomatic
A spinning paper plane