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December
2001 Vol.2 Issue 12
Suggested
lesson plan for "From
play-money to a real money plan"
Readability: Above
sixth grade level
Possible hard
words: Proper names: Jason Nedvin, LaSalle Springs Middle
School, Arthur Nedvin, University of Arizona, Vanguard's 500
Index Fund, Oakley Sunglasses
Other words: portfolio, allowance, dividends, computerized,
initial, professional, neighborhood, discount, authentic
BEFORE READING:
Take the young reader through the list of words and proper
names. Provide help if needed with any words. Of the fifteen
items on the list, if no more than three cause problems, suggest
that he or she read the article silently. If four to six cause
problems, ask the young reader to read the article aloud.
If seven or more are missed, you volunteer to read the article
aloud to the young reader. In all cases, note that questions
will be asked afterward.
DURING READING:
For the silent reader, offer to help with any troublesome
words, if asked. For the child reading aloud, provide any
words quickly if fluency seems to be impaired. If you read
the article aloud, model expressive and fluent reading.
AFTER READING:
Use questions such as those that follow to check comprehension
and stimulate conversation.
- Why did Grandpa
Arthur back off on his original plan for Jason's play money
investments?
- How does Jason
save money when he goes to the movies?
- How does he
make money by saving his friends money on name-brand sunglasses?
- Do you practice
any of the strategies Jason uses to make money and save
it? Which ones?
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