If You Made a Million How does money work?

Day 1 Grammar 1.Hannah dreemed she had one hundred dollar 2.Nick and I took our pennys to the bank 1.Hannah dreamed she had one hundred dollars. 2.Nick and I took our pennies to the bank.

THE FIRST SENTENCE IS A COMMAND AND THE SECOND SENTENCE IS AN EXCLAMATION. Take your pick-they’re all worth ten dollars. That was well done! Grammar Transparency 4

Day 1 Writing  An is a good way to share good news with a friend.  Look at this example on the transparency.  The writer explains what the is about and what happened. She stayed focused on one topic. The writer also used correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation in the .

Where Do You Keep Your Money? Let’s agree on one thing right from the start. If you want to make your money grow, the worst place to keep it is in the pocket of your jeans. You know what happens…you either spend it right away or forget to take it out of your pocket. What about keeping your money in your room – in a safe place, like a piggy bank? What about keeping your money in your room – in a safe place, like a piggy bank? There are a lot of good reasons to keep your money safe in your room. For one thing, it’s right there when you need it. Another good thing is that you always know exactly how much money you have. There are a lot of good reasons to keep your money safe in your room. For one thing, it’s right there when you need it. Another good thing is that you always know exactly how much money you have. Of course, the very reason why keeping your money in your room is good can also be the reason why keeping your money in your room is bad. You know you shouldn’t touch your money. But there it is, right in your room, in that piggy bank. It’s calling to you, “Come and get me. You know you want to spend me.” Of course, the very reason why keeping your money in your room is good can also be the reason why keeping your money in your room is bad. You know you shouldn’t touch your money. But there it is, right in your room, in that piggy bank. It’s calling to you, “Come and get me. You know you want to spend me.”

Money Word: INFLATION: increase in the cost of everything, from cars and houses to burgers and fries. That means in ten years, $600 won’t buy nearly as much stuff as it will now. In 1960, a kid with a quarter could buy a slice of pizza for 15 cents and a Coke for 10 cents. Today, you’d need at least $2 to buy the same meal! In 1960, a kid could use $7 to buy a really cool pair of tennis shoes. Today, you could use that $7 to buy some cool tennis shoe laces. In 1960, the average income per person in this country was $2,219 per year. In the year 2000, the average income per person was $29,676. That means in ten years, $600 won’t buy nearly as much stuff as it will now. In 1960, a kid with a quarter could buy a slice of pizza for 15 cents and a Coke for 10 cents. Today, you’d need at least $2 to buy the same meal! In 1960, a kid could use $7 to buy a really cool pair of tennis shoes. Today, you could use that $7 to buy some cool tennis shoe laces. In 1960, the average income per person in this country was $2,219 per year. In the year 2000, the average income per person was $29,676. There is another reason why people usually don’t keep their money at home. If you have a lot of money, it gets a little hard to find places for it all. There is another reason why people usually don’t keep their money at home. If you have a lot of money, it gets a little hard to find places for it all. Our government does print money in higher denominations that hundred-dollar bills, but those bills are not used by the general public. Our government does print money in higher denominations that hundred-dollar bills, but those bills are not used by the general public. There are many ways you can save your money so that the amount you put in actually grows, even if you don’t add a cent more. When you do that, you are making your money earn money for you. You are an investor. There are many ways you can save your money so that the amount you put in actually grows, even if you don’t add a cent more. When you do that, you are making your money earn money for you. You are an investor.

Listening Comprehension Partner 1: Is “Where Do You Keep Your Money?” more like a realistic story or fantasy? Why? Realistic, because many of the events in the story could really happen even though it is made up. Partner 2: Why do you think authors who write realistic stories often choose to include events that did not really happen? You can use made up parts to make a point or make ideas clear for the reader.

 Denominations-the various amounts used as money amounts used as money  Income-the money that someone earns someone earns  Inflation-a sudden or steady increase in the steady increase in the price of goods price of goods Decide where these words fit on our concept vocabulary word web.

Realism & Fantasy  A realistic story tells about something that could happen.  A fantasy story could never happen.  Some stories are mostly realistic, but they may include events that are fantasy.  As you read, ask yourself, “Could this really happen?” Let’s practice with the story on page 87 in your book.

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Day 2 Grammar 1.What a beautiful sundy it is. 2.dad agread to cash the check for me. 1.What a beautiful Sunday it is! 2.Dad agreed to cash the check for me.

Day 2 Writing  Use Commands and Exclamations (transparency 4B)  Tomorrow we will write an . What exclamations could I use in an about spending $100?  This is the best day of my life!  Look up this website to see my new bike!

Context Clues  Tips for what to do when you are reading and come across a word that doesn’t make sense. 1.Think about another meaning. 2.Look at the words and sentences around it to try and figure out another meaning. 3.Try the new meaning in the sentence as see if it makes sense. 4.If that doesn’t work try your glossary or a dictionary. Let’s practice using these tips on pg. 89 in your book.

Listen to this weeks story… Pg. 90

Day 3 Grammar 1.Beth is worryed about losing her money 2.Was that Beths quarter. 1.Beth is worried about losing her money. 2.Was that Beth’s quarter? Practice pg. 13

Day 3 Writing  Pg. 111  We are going to write an !  Think about how you would spend $100.  Write a list of things you would do with the money.  Write a list of feelings you have about winning the money.  Discuss these things with your partner.

Fluency-  Pg. 101  Notice how I chunk the money combinations.  Now you try…

Listen to this weeks story… Pg. 90

Day 4 Grammar 1.Have you scene this kind of nickle. 2.The boys is colecting coins. 1.Have you seen this kind of nickel? 2.The boys are collecting coins. Practice pg. 14

Day 4 Writing Does my explain what I will do with $100? Does my explain what I will do with $100? Did I use vivid details to write my ? Did I use vivid details to write my ? Did I use commands and exclamations? Did I use commands and exclamations? Are my words spelled correctly? Are my words spelled correctly?

Fluency-  Pg. 106  Notice how I read with a steady rhythm and how I chunk the words that begin with the same letter.  Now you try…

Look Back and Write Look at page 106. What is more important than money? Use details from this selection in your answer. Enjoying work is more important then money. You may not like what you do even though you make a lot of money. So you should look for another job or make less expensive plans.

Day 5 Grammar 1.Display you’re photos in this window 2.Does Jen and Jeff enjoy their work. 1.Display your photos in this window. 2.Do Jen and Jeff enjoy their work? Practice pg. 15

Day 5 Writing  Write a personal narrative about a time that you worked hard for something you wanted. Tell:  What you wanted  Why you wanted it  And how you worked to get it