1.  What did you know about President John Tyler before reading this article?  List 2 (or more) facts about President Tyler.

2.  What slogan was used in the 1840 presidential campaign in which Tyler ran for vice-president on the ticket alongside presidential candidate William Henry Harrison?

3.  What is President Tyler best remembered for, according to the reporter?

4.  a) In what year was President Tyler born?
b)  When did he die?

5.  a) How many children did President Tyler have?
b)  In what year was Tyler's son Lyon Gardiner Tyler Sr. born?
c)  When were President Tyler's grandsons Lyon Gardiner Jr. and Harrison Ruffin born?

6.  Today's Daily News Article is a human interest story.  Human interest stories differ from the regular news – they are sometimes referred to as “the story behind the story."  The major news articles of the day tell of important happenings.  Human interest stories tell of how those happenings have impacted the people or places around the story. Major human interest stories are presented with a view to entertain the readers or viewers while informing them.
Do you think today's article is a good human interest story?  Explain your answer.