This middle school resource illuminates the behind-the-scenes story of the presidential inauguration. Full of interesting facts and differentiated articles, this will captivate your

students. How many people come to view the inauguration? How does the president get moved into the White House? Why are the five flags on the inaugural platform different?

This resource contains:

Differentiated articles on presidential moving day at three levels

Differentiated articles on Inauguration Day at three levels

Activities involving the presidential oath of office

Text dependent questions

Answer keys

Video links

Close Reading response worksheets

Close Reading strategy reference page

Close Reading symbols for annotation reference page