The White House

Welcome to our In the Know topic for October, The White House. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 learn about how the president lives and works in the White House. A Spanish translation can be found here.

Grades 2-3 look back at the damage and rebuilding of the White House during the War of 1812. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Grades 4-5 explore the history of the White House. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

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