This SMARTboard lesson contains 12 passages/slides with facts about American figures in history. Students will determine what inference can be made from the passages. Humorous clipart accompanies each of the passages. Some historical people include: George Washington, Abe Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, The Town Crier, The Pony Express Rider, and more. Engaging passages make it interesting and fun for students to figure out what they can infer from the information provided. All slides have answers wi