Calvin Coolidge

American Presidents

Int – Adv
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12

In this lesson, students read a short biography about “Silent Cal,” the 30th president of the United States. Students learn about the plain language approach and discuss labor strikes.

Focus

academic
reading
writing
interpretive

Vocabulary

reserved
strike
critical
restore order
oath
slogan
in mourning
blister
delegate
mind one’s own business
prosperity
give someone credit
A spinning paper plane
A spinning paper plane