Book Summary
The title of this book sets the reader up for a personalized approach to the presidential election process. In this often humorous, but straightforward book, students are invited to imagine themselves as the candidate. Each step in the process is explained in an engaging manner, in which the author seems to be having a conversation with the reader rather than simply providing information. Interesting historical facts are included, as well as information from more recent presidential elections.  

About the Lesson 

Targeted Reading Strategy

• Ask and answer questions

Objectives

• Use the reading strategy of asking and answering questions to understand informational text
• Identify author’s purpose in writing informational text
• Recognize and understand the difference between possessive nouns and contractions
• Understand and use content vocabulary

Materials

• Book – Your Road to the White House (copy for each student)
• Chalkboard or dry erase board
• Author’s purpose, content vocabulary prediction worksheets

    Indicates an opportunity to use the book interactively (All activities may be completed with paper and pencil if books are not consumable.)

Vocabulary

• Content words: campaign, campaign headquarters, caucus, concession speech, convention, delegates, electors, nominee, political party, politician, primaries