Oval Office

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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/oval-office

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 Oval Office built?1934
2. What is the location?Southeast corner of the West Wing, White House, Washington, D.C
3. What is the architect?Eric Gugler
4. What is the Oval Office and where is it located?The Oval Office is the President’s main workplace. It is in the West Wing of the White House.
5. Why is the Oval Office shaped like an oval?Its oval shape comes from the oval rooms in the White House’s main house. The shape makes the room feel open and welcoming.

West Wing: The executive office building adjacent to the White House, housing the President's staff and offices.
South Lawn: The expansive garden area situated on the south side of the White House grounds.
Rose Garden: A prominent garden adjacent to the Oval Office, frequently utilized for official ceremonies and press events.
Executive Branch: The part of the U.S. government responsible for implementing and enforcing laws, headed by the President.