This book provides information about what it takes to be President of the United States, including the challenges of the job and how past presidents maintained their personalities in office. It uses comprehension strategies like summarizing and discusses main ideas, details, and generalizations. Vocabulary and examples from past presidents are also explained.

1. So You want to be President? BY Judith George Illustrated by David Small

2. Summary President of the United States is a tough job that many people strive to get. This book tells you what it takes to be president, but also how our past presidents stayed true to themselves and their unique personalities while in office.

12. George Washington’s Life 1732 1759 1776 1781 1789 1792 1799 born marries RW begins war ends Constitutional Convention elected President died

35. Do you know anyone that is vain about their looks?

36. Do you know anyone that is vain about their looks?

37. The President has to “protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

38. The President has to “protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

39. Even though that student is very athletic, they act humble about how well they play.

40. Even though that student is very athletic, they act humble about how well they play.

41. Some people think that politics is dull, but winning is fun.

42. Some people think that politics is dull, but winning is fun.

43. Do you solemnly promise to follow the rules?

44. Do you solemnly promise to follow the rules?

45. Even though it was boring to listen to, his speech was a howling success.

46. Even though it was boring to listen to, his speech was a howling success.

47. We all have a responsibility of always doing our best.

48. We all have a responsibility of always doing our best.

49. Our nation was the first to create its capital.

50. Our nation was the first to create its capital .

51. When the capital was moved to Washington in 1800, there were just 126 clerks on payroll.

52. When the capital was moved to Washington in 1800, there were just 126 clerks on payroll.

53. The white dome of the capitol shines in the sunlight.

54. The white dome of the capitol shines in the sunlight.

55. What branch of government has to execute the laws?

56. What branch of government has to execute the laws?

57. Do the Boys and Girl Scouts still have to say an oath?

58. Do the Boys and Girl Scouts still have to say an oath ?

59. Students need to make homework a priority.

60. Students need to make homework a priority .