Comparing Myself to a President

Presidents were kids at one point. They had families and friends just like you. They ran around and played and got into trouble, too. In fact, you probably have a lot in common with your favorite presidents. This activity will help you compare and contrast yourself to a president.

Your Turn Pick out a favorite president and find out about the person. Read books and Web sites and write down facts about the president. Then complete this activity.

• In what ways was the president like you? Write a page about how you are similar.
• In what ways was the president not like you? Write a page about facts that are true only for the president.
• In what ways are you different from the president? Write a page about facts that are true only for you.