Vocabulary
Vocabulary
Main Idea and Details
Comprehension
Comprehension
100

not proud; modest

humble

100

the work of government

politics

100
Define main idea

central point or main point of the story

100

True or False: You can wear whatever you want when you are President.

False, you have to be dressed formally. 

100

What was the name of the pony that lived in the White House and the Roosevelt's pet?

Algonquin

200

Having too much pride in your looks etc.

vain

200

taking care of someone or something

responsibility

200

Define key details

Details that support the main idea of the text

200

Do you need a college degree to be President?

No

200

How many women have been President of the United States?

none 

300

What does solemnly mean?

serious

300

The President has a lot of ____________.

responsibilities

300

What was the main idea of the text?

to inform readers about how the Presidents of the United States have lived in the White House

300

What did Quentin Roosevelt do to cheer up his sick brother?

He brought their pet pony named Algonquin into the White House through the elevator.
300

How old do you have to be to be President?

at least 35 years old

400

Taking care of a new puppy is a big _____________.

responsibility

400

The _______ is an important document.

Constitution

400

Name a key idea to support the main idea of the text

Presidents have lived in the White House with many pets, their families, enjoyed the many features, etc.

400

Is the author's tone serious or humorous?

humorous

400
How did President Taft react when someone threw a cabbage at his head?

He made a joke

500

A _____ person might look in the mirror all the time.

vain

500

Many people voted, so the election was a _____ success.

howling

500

Lucky Winner!

Free 500!!!!!!!!!

500

What is the genre of the story?

Expository or nonfiction

500

What was the author's purpose for writing this story?

To inform readers about the Presidents of the United States.