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Suggested lesson plan for
"Kids have good ideas on what to save for"

Possible hard words:

Proper names: Simmons Elementary, Rene Gool, Danee Appel, Kayle Towns, Tre Vaughn Perry, Tyre Bogan, Perry Billips, Stuart J. Murphy, Mary Suiter, Center for Entrepreneurship and Economic Education, Morgan Charleston, Breara Hollis

Other words: temptations, maturity

BEFORE READING: This article has many proper names, but otherwise has few long words that are likely to be difficult. Have the young reader read the list of possible hard words. Provide help as needed. Then ask him or her to read the article aloud to you and be ready to discuss it afterward.

DURING READING: Supply fairly promptly any names or words that seem to be interfering with reading fluency.

AFTER READING: Use questions such as the following to assess comprehension and stimulate discussion of the article.

  1. What was the purpose of the lesson taught by Ms. Danee Appel?
  2. What were some of the things the kids said they were saving money for?
  3. What seemed to be the main sources for the kids' money?
  4. How do you earn money and do you have a savings plan?
 

 


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