Laura Bush

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/laura-bush

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Laura Bush born?November 4, 1946
2. Where was Laura Bush born?Midland, Texas
3. What is the signature initiative?Established the National Book Festival in 2001 to promote reading and literacy
4. What is the global health focus?Advocated for awareness and treatment of HIV/AIDS and malaria during international travel
5. Who is Laura Bush?Laura Bush was a teacher who became the First Lady of the United States. She loved books and worked hard to help people learn and stay healthy.
6. What did she do to help kids learn?She started the National Book Festival in 2001 to celebrate books and reading. The festival brings authors, illustrators, and readers together to inspire a love of books for all ages.

Literacy Advocacy: Promoting the ability to read and write through programs, events, and policy support.
Global Health Diplomacy: Using international relations and influence to address worldwide health issues and improve public well-being.
Civic Engagement: The active participation of citizens in the life of their communities and nation.
Humanitarian Efforts: Actions aimed at alleviating suffering and promoting human welfare, often on a large scale.