Lesson Plan - Four More Years

Watch the Video
Watch the video “Newsie’s Challenge: The Job of the U.S. President” as a class, then discuss: What do you think are the hardest parts of being the U.S. president? Why?

Preview Words to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Words to Know.

• terms
• oath

Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about what makes a presidential inauguration an important event.

1. Why does the article mention Grover Cleveland?
The article mentions Grover Cleveland to point out that Cleveland was the first president elected to two terms that are not back-to-back. He was elected in 1884 and again in 1892. Donald Trump is the second president to be elected to two terms that are not back-to-back.
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2. What are three things that happen on Inauguration Day?
On Inauguration Day, Trump will take the oath of office, give his inaugural address or speech, and celebrate by watching a parade and attending balls.
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3. What is an oath? Describe the oath that the president takes on Inauguration Day.
An oath is an official promise. On Inauguration Day, the president takes the presidential oath of office, which is a promise to faithfully do the job and to protect the U.S. Constitution.
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FEATURED SKILL: Reading a Diagram
Use the skill builder “The Three Branches” to review the three branches of the federal government and how each branch can limit the power of the other two.
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