Daily Reading Comprehension

"Growing Good Examples at the White House"

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​Daily Reading Comprehension 2.4

​As you read, think about the order in which the events in the passage occured.

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In 1800

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planted the first vegetable garden at the White House. ​ During World War I, ​ ​

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put sheep on the lawn. In 1943, ​

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planted a "Victory Garden" to get people to plant their own food. Lastly, in 2009 ​

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planted a garden at the White House to promote healthy eating.

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President John Adams

President Woodrow Wilson

Eleanor Roosevelt

Michelle Obama

President Barack Obama

President Theodore Roosevelt

Multiple Choice

Which of these events happened third?

• World War I took place.

• Michelle Obama became First Lady.

• John Adams planted a garden.

• Eleanor Roosevelt planted a victory garden.

Multiple Choice

According to the passage, one reason to start a White House garden is-

• to help support the war effort

• a lack of natural resources

• being part of a nation of mostly farmers

• having a first lady the country admired

Multiple Choice

Which statement is evidence that influencing national behavior is not a new idea?

• Michelle Obama planted a garden in 2009.

• A White House garden can encourage people to eat more vegetables.

• The White house had a garden as early as 1800.

• Most Americans grow their own fresh produce.

Multiple Choice

The earliest White House garden was used to _____.

• feed a flock of sheep

• feed the president's family

• inspire others to grow food

• support the war effort on the home front

In what way do you think this passage organized? Read the chart to figure it out.

(You will be asked a question about it in the next slide)

Open Ended

In what way is the passage organized? Why do you think the author chose this way of organizing the passage?

2 questions=2 answers