22 Presidents and American Symbols: Supplemental Guide 1A | The Home of the President: Washington, D.C.
[Show a picture of the current U.S. president.]- [Present the Kings/Queens vs. Presidents Venn diagram.]
We will use this Venn diagram to compare and contrast kings and
queens with presidents. We can use a Venn diagram to compare (or
to tell how two things are alike) and to contrast (or to tell how two
things are different).
[Read each label and explain that facts about only kings and queens
go in the left section, facts about only presidents go in the right
section, and facts about both kings/queens and presidents go in the
center section.]
Capital
Show image 1A-2: Washington, D.C. - In today’s read-aloud, you will hear, “Washington, D.C., is the nation’s
capital.” - Say the word capital with me three times.
- A capital is the most important city in a country or state. It is the city
where the government is located. - Many of our country’s leaders, including the president, live and work
in the capital. - Each state in the U.S. has its own capital city. The capital city of our
state, the state of is.
[Point to your state and the location of its capital city on the map.]
Purpose for Listening
Tell students that in today’s read-aloud they will hear about our nation’s
capital: Washington, D.C. Remind students that Washington, D.C., is
where the president of the United States lives. Ask them to listen carefully
to find out how the president of the United States is different from a king.