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BEFORE READING
Tech Files ONLINE
For a Web site that explores currency, do an Internet search using the keywords United States Mint or United States currency.
ELL
Build Background Use ELL Poster 4 to build background and vocabulary for the lesson concept of currency.
ELL Poster 4
ELL Poster 4
Lesson Vocabulary
WORDS TO KNOW
Tested Word amount the total sum
Tested Word check a written order directing
a bank to pay money to the person named
Tested Word earned got money in return for
work or service
Tested Word expensive costing a lot of
money
Tested Word interest the money paid for the
use of someone else's money
Tested Word million one thousand
thousands; 1,000,000
Tested Word thousand ten hundreds; 1,000
Tested Word value the real worth of
something in money
Tested Word worth equal in value to
MORE WORDS TO KNOW
afford to have the money, means, or time for
feat an act that shows great skill, strength, or daring
Tested Word = Tested Word
Practice Book
Practice Book 3.1 p. 34
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Build Background
ACTIVATE PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
BEGIN A CONCEPT WEB about currency.
  • Write Coins and Bills in the center circle of a concept web. Then add key words
    to several of the spokes of the concept web.
  • Give students two to three minutes to write about other denominations of coins
    and bills with which they are familiar. Record these on the concept web.
  • Tell students they should read for any new information they can use to add various denominations of coins and bills to the concept web.
  • Have students contribute details about each new coin or bill that is added to the
    web. These details might include a description and explanation of the graphics,
    or the type of metal used for various coins.
Graphic Organizer 14
BACKGROUND BUILDING AUDIO This week's audio explores how paper money
and coins are minted. After students listen, you may wish to discuss how
(and why) people commonly substitute credit cards or paperless computer
transactions for currency.
Audio CD Background Building Audio
Introduce Vocabulary
WORD RATING CHART
Create word rating charts using the categories Know, Have Seen, and Don't Know.

Read each word to students and have them place it in one of the three columns:
Know (know and can use); Have Seen (have seen or heard the word; don't know
meaning); Don't Know (don't know the word).
Activate Prior Knowledge
Have students share where they may have seen some of these words. Point out
that some of this week's words have multiple meanings (interest and check).
Students may learn new definitions for these words by paying attention to the
context in which they are used.
Multiple-Meaning Words • Context Clues
Check charts with students at the end of the week and have them make changes
to their ratings.
Discuss the meanings of some vocabulary words with students. Clarify the
meanings with questions such as the following.
  • Why did Jim earn $5 for raking the leaves on Mr. Smith's lawn?
  • Is that computer too expensive for you to buy for me?
Use the Multisyllabic Word Routine on p. DI•1 to help students read multisyllabic words.