Home Plan - [GR2-L7-U1-LC1-2 Famous First Ladies]

The document provides a comprehensive overview of influential First Ladies of the United States, such as Eleanor Roosevelt, Jacqueline Kennedy, Hillary Clinton, and Michelle Obama. It covers their significant contributions, impact on political landscapes, and societal views during their time as First Ladies. The text also delves into their personal characteristics, accomplishments, and noteworthy actions, showcasing their involvement in politics, style, support for causes, and breaking societal norms. Students are encouraged to engage with the information through activities like KWL charts, comprehension questions, and discussions on the challenges of the role of First Lady.

Contents

• Pages 1—26: Informational text strategies
• Pages 27—45: Influential First Ladies.
• Pages 46—51: First Ladies overview

This section of the document contains tips for learning about informational text, including strategies such as asking and answering questions, identifying main ideas and details, and exploring new vocabulary words. It introduces a KWL chart for students to talk about what they know and want to know about First Ladies. The document also provides information on influential First Ladies like Eleanor Roosevelt, who played significant roles in history and fought against discrimination. Additionally, there are practice questions and activities to reinforce comprehension and vocabulary acquisition.

The section of the document provides information about two influential First Ladies of the United States – Eleanor Roosevelt and Jacqueline Kennedy. Eleanor Roosevelt was known for her involvement in politics and world affairs, earning her the title of “First Lady of the World.” She visited soldiers in war zones during World War II and was the first First Lady to become heavily involved in politics. Jacqueline Kennedy, on the other hand, was admired for her style, fashion sense, and gracious manners. She worked on restoring the White House and promoting arts like painting and dance. Jacqueline Kennedy’s courage during the assassination of her husband won her admiration globally. Hillary Rodham Clinton, another influential First Lady, worked towards health care reform and was the first First Lady to have an official government position during her husband’s presidency. She went on to become an elected U.S. Senator and later served as the U.S. Secretary of State, breaking new ground for First Ladies. Each of these women made significant contributions during their time as First Ladies, impacting the political landscape and societal views of their era.

This section of the document provides information about three famous First Ladies – Eleanor Roosevelt, Jackie Kennedy, and Hillary Clinton. It highlights some key details about each of them, such as Eleanor Roosevelt moving to the White House in the 1930s, Jackie Kennedy’s love for horse riding, and Hillary Clinton graduating from Yale University. The document also mentions that Hillary Clinton supported a singer to protest against discrimination, Jackie Kennedy filmed a tour of the White House, and Eleanor Roosevelt worked hard for better healthcare for all Americans. Additionally, the section includes a chart for students to complete with what they learned about discrimination, humanitarianism, a tour of the White House, gracious manners, healthcare, and becoming the U.S. Secretary of State. Later, the discussion shifts to what the most difficult job of being the First Lady might be and introduces Michelle Obama as the first African American First Lady, providing a brief overview of her background and notable causes she supported.