Scott Foresman Reading Street

DOLLARS AND SENSE

Discuss the Big Idea

When is money important and when does it affect our lives?

Write the unit theme and Big Idea question on the board. Ask students to think about the selections they have read in the unit. Discuss how each selection and lesson concept can help them answer the Big Idea question from this unit.

Model this for students by choosing a selection and explaining how the selection and lesson concept address the Big Idea.

Unit 1

Wrap-Up

	Critically analyze unit theme.
	Connect content across selections.
	Combine content and skills in meaningful activities that build literacy.
	Respond to unit selections through a variety of modalities.

Making My Fortune

Descriptive Writing At the
beginning of their paragraphs,
have each student state what
special skill or talent he or she
has. Explain that the statement
will help them focus on
connecting their skill or talent to
the business idea.

Feel Like a Millionaire

Make a Budget Students
should first make a chart
showing their seven categories
of spending. Have sales fliers
available so students can
compare prices and make
product choices. In order to
remain within the budget
amount, students should
check their total spending as
they make selections.

Great Debate

Have a Debate Be sure
students understand the
position of the topic they
selected. Explain that they
may be arguing in favor of a
position they may not agree
with personally. Review each
team's arguments and make
suggestions for improvement
before the debate takes place.

WHEN IS MONEY IMPORTANT, AND WHEN DOES IT AFFECT OUR LIVES?

In Boom Town, you learned how one smart girl used her skills to open a successful business that helped build a town. Think of a special skill or talent that you have. How could you use it to offer a product or a service that people would buy? Write a paragraph or more telling how you could use your skill to open a business.

You learned about the value of
money in several selections in this unit. In Alexander, Who
Used to Be Rich Last Sunday, Alexander explains exactly what happened to the dollar he got. Suppose someone gave you 100 dollars. Make a budget to show how you might use the money. Spend the money on at least seven different things. Your total should add up to 100 dollars.

In What About Me?, the main character searched for
knowledge, while other characters wanted things.
Form two debate teams. One team will argue that
things are most important. The other team will argue
for knowledge. First, plan your arguments with your
team. Try to think about what the other side will say
so that you have an answer ready. Be polite but
persuasive in your debate.