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An Army of Readers 1 April 19, 2013

Lesson Plan Options

Kindergarten

The Sneetches……………………………………………..2

The Rainbow Fish………………………………………….3, 4

Because a Little Bug Went Ka-Choo...…………………..5, 6

1st Grade

A Symphony of Whales……………………………………7, 8

Thank you Mr. Falker………………………………………9, 10

Miss Rhumphius…………………………………………...11, 12

Wanda’s Roses…………………………………………….13, 14

2nd Grade

Miss Tizzy…………………………………………………..15, 16

The Lion and the Mouse…………………………………..17, 18

The Wartville Wizard………………………………………19, 20

3rd Grade

The Lorax…………………………………………………...21, 22

Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday………...23, 24


Army of Readers – Lesson Plan Overview

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Submitted By: Nikki McClees

Book Title The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss

Purpose of Activity Although it is difficult to admit, we all are influenced by our prejudices. The more we are aware of our prejudices, the less harmful they are. This book by Dr. Seuss helps children see the silliness of judging people by their appearance rather than by their character.

Learning Objectives (Bulleted)

The learner will:

-Learn the importance of respect for others.

-Discuss why it is important not to allow any form of prejudice in our family or community. What damage could it do? What are the benefits of treating everyone with fairness and respect?

Duration of Reading - Activity Reading duration- 15 minutes Activity duration- 15 minutes

Materials Needed Various small toys with different attributes. Possibly legos and/or

duplos because of the different colors and sizes.

Source Link http://learningtogive.org/teachers/literature_guides/Sneetches.asp

Instructional Procedures:

Have students sort toys into different groups by attributes such as color, size, or body

covering. Talk about whether these differences make them better or worse than other

pieces and what they can do when put together.




Submitted By: Angela Hull

Book Title The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister

Purpose of Activity This lesson introduces the concept of sharing and its relationship to a harmonious society. It also introduces good citizenship as learning how to solve problems, increases listening comprehension and use of critical thinking skills.

Learning Objectives (Bulleted) The learner will:

identify letters in the story.

identify and describe the behaviors of the characters and describe how Rainbow Fish felt at the beginning, middle, and end of the story.

discuss how the concept of sharing helped solve the problem.

identify characteristics associated with good citizenship.

learn how to resolve conflicts.

Duration of Reading - Activity Reading Duration: 10 minutes Activity Duration: 20-30 minutes

Materials Needed The Rainbow Fish

Pre-cut Fish Shaped Paper

Crayons

Foil

Glue sticks

Instructor (Volunteer) Procedures: Anticipatory Set: "Did you ever have something that other people wanted? Were you boastful about your possession? What does it mean to share? Can you share parts of your body?" Explore the answers that the children contribute and then tell them about the story and its meaning, "Sharing is good, being selfish is not. You cannot buy friends, but not sharing can cause people to ostracize you if you are boastful of your possessions."

Hold up the cover of the book The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. Activate prior knowledge by asking children to describe what they see.

Read the book to the class. Discuss the artwork and the different types of ocean life that are seen on each page.

On selected pages, stop and encourage the students to interact with the book in the following


ways: o Hypothesize about what may happen next, what might the motives of the characters be,

why something is happening, etc. o Have the children discuss other solutions that may have been utilized to resolve the

conflict and what the consequences would have been. Discuss good citizenship using the characters of the story as models. The art lesson will be to make a rainbow fish using the materials above. The children will color

both sides of the fish with crayons. They will then attach a piece of foil with glue sticks to be the shiny scale. Classrooms can display the fish by hanging them from a string in a central location for all of the students to enjoy along with a sign of the sharing principle.




Submitted By: Angela DeVries

Book Title Because a Little Bug went Ka-Choo by Rosetta Stone

Purpose of Activity The students respond to text and apply the concept of how a

little action can make a big impact


• Identify how a small action can make a big impact

• Discuss ways that they can make a difference through small actions

Duration of Reading - Activity Reading duration-15min Activity duration-30 min

Materials Needed -Book (provided)

-yellow tagboard strips for headband (provided)

-pipe cleaners

-tape (provided)

-stapler

-scissors

-markers


Introduce and read the book Because a Little Bug went Ka-Choo by Rosetta Stone

• Ask students about what happened in the end of the book.

• Ask students how a little bug could cause such a big scene.

• Let the students know that their actions make a difference, and that

even small things can create big changes.

• Tell students that if they do an act of kindness for another person,

like open a door for them, that person could go and do an act of


kindness for another person, like buy someone who is hungry a

meal. If everyone did something like this, then just imagine how the world would be a better place.

• Explain that students will now be making their very own bug antenna

headbands, so they can become “little bugs” who start something big through their own acts of kindness. Tell them that while they

are making their headbands to think of acts of kindness that they

can do little things to make a difference.

• Model the making of the headband. Color the headband with orange

stripes if possible or time permits. Tape the pieces together so it

is long enough to fit the student’s head. Then, attach two black pipe cleaners to the front of the headband with tape or stapler

and curl the ends.

• If there is time, ask students to share what acts of kindness they will perform



Grade Level: 1st Grade

Submitted By: Troy La Huis


Book Title A Symphony of Whales by Steven Schuch

Purpose of Activity The students listen and respond to a story about caring and

philanthropy related to environmental stewarship and animal

welfare. They will carry out a service project, decorating and

donating Adopt-Me pet bandanas.


• listen to and respond to the literature book A

Symphony of Whales.

• define service.

• experience service by decorating Adopt-Me pet

bandanas.

• donate pet bandanas to a local animal shelter of

their choice.

Duration of Reading - Activity Reading duration - 20 min Activity duration - 20 min

Materials Needed - Book, A Symphony of Whales (provided)

- fabric, cut in triangle-shaped pet bandanas (approximately

21"x21"x30") - one for each student (provided)

- assorted fabric markers

Source Link http://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit244/lesson3.html


Anticipatory Set:

Ask the students if they remember the "big word" philanthropy and what it means.

Tell the students that you have another "big word" for them to learn. Write the word


"beluga" on a display board, say the word, and ask the students to repeat it. Ask: Does any

one know what a "beluga" is? Allow students to volunteer their ideas. If a students don't

suggest that a beluga is a kind of whale, tell the students and then give them the following

background information about beluga whales: also known as a white whale because of its

white color, lives in the Arctic Ocean (show on a map), sometimes called a Sea Canary

Whale because of its high-pitched song, grows up to 16 feet long, in some areas they are

considered endangered.

•Write the word endangered on chart paper or the display board. Tell the students that

animals are considered endangered when a species or group of living things is 'in danger' of

dying out. This usually happens when their environment changes and they are not able to

get the basic things they need to stay alive -- food, clean water, and a clean habitat (place

to live). In some places, beluga whales are in danger of dying because people have changed

their habitats.

•Tell the students that they are going to listen to a book called A Symphony of Whales,

which is a story based on something that really happened. Show the cover of the book and

ask if they know what a symphony is. Explain that it is a kind of musical piece. Ask them to

think about why the author used this title as they listen to the story.

1. Read the story aloud, checking for understanding.

2. During and after the reading, ask the following questions: ◦What did Glashka hear

inside her head?

◦How was the sea important to the people in Glashka's village?

◦How did the people decide to help the whales? What was the outcome?

◦In what ways have you helped animals or others?

◦Why is it important to help animals or others?

3. Explain to the children that they will now practice giving and sharing that involves

animals by making Adopt-Me pet bandanas and donating (giving) them to animal

shelters. Donating pet bandanas is considered service because it demonstrates

kindness by helping animals in shelters find new homes.

4. Distribute one pet bandana to each student. Next, allow students to use fabric

markers to decorate the bandanas (decorations may include paw prints, puppies, or

kittens and such phrases as "Bow Wow" or "Woof!/Meow!" "I am your Friend."

5. Brainstorm with students animal shelters that they can give their bandanas to.

6. After the students have completed their bandanas, donate them to your chosen

recipients.



Grade Level: 1st Grade


Book Title Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco

Purpose of Activity While listening and discussing the story, Thank You, Mr. Falker,

students will identify the negative effects of teasing, bullying

and discrimination. The students will employ the definition of

philanthropy as related to the treatment and respect for others.

This will encourage children to consider the effects of their own

behavior when participating in positive or negative behaviors.

Children will be given an opportunity to demonstrate

philanthropic acts.


• define the words teasing, bullying and

discrimination.

• investigate ways to address the issues of teasing,

bullying and discrimination.

• define philanthropy.

• identify how the main character was teased and

discriminated against.

• reflect on feelings of a time he/she gave or

received a compliment.

Duration of Reading - Activity Reading duration - 20 min Activity duration - 15 min

Materials Needed - Book, Thank You, Mr. Falker (provided)

- Compliment Cards (provided)

- pencils / markers

Source Link http://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit461/lesson1.html



Anticipatory Set:

Write the words teasing, bullying and discrimination on the board. Have the learners share

what they think each word means and share some examples of each. Tell them that you are

going to read a story based on the real life experiences of the author. Hold up the book

allowing a few minutes to discuss the cover. Tell them to listen for examples of these terms

as you read the story.

1. Read the book Thank You, Mr. Falker to the learners and allow time for discussion.

2. After the book has been read, ask the learners to share some experiences that they

may have that are similar to the experiences that Trisha had. Were they teased or

not allowed to do something? Did anyone help them overcome something that was

difficult to do?

3. Remind learners the book, Thank You, Mr. Falker discussed ways that acting for the

common good

4. Have each child give an “I think you’re wonderful coupon” to the person sitting next

to him/her.

5. Have each child write a second “I think you’re wonderful coupon” to a person outside

of the classroom. This could be someone at home, someone else in the school,

someone they interact with after school.

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•Discuss ways that acting for the common good, respecting others and respecting

differences of others can reduce conflict in school and the community.

•Ask the learners to think of a time when their feelings were hurt and how they felt. Ask

for volunteers to share a time when they had their feelings hurt and how they felt. Then

ask for volunteers to share a time when they received or gave a compliment and how that

felt?

•Briefly discuss with the learners how most people felt when they were teased or had their

feelings hurt compared with how they felt when giving/receiving compliments.

•Review with the learners who Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was. Also remind them that he

believed that conflicts could be solved by using kind words to get along and work with

others.

•Ask learners how they can take the knowledge they learned from the book, Thank You, Mr.

Falker to carry on Dr. King's legacy.

•Brainstorm activities that the learners could do to carry on Dr. King's legacy of using kind

words to get along and work with others so that no one in the class has "bad feelings."



Grade Level: 1st grade

Submitted By: Lindy Nawrocki

Book Title

Miss Rhumphius

Purpose of Activity

This lesson demonstrates to the learners

that by enhancing and caring for the

environment they are demonstrating acts of

philanthropy and that environmental

stewardship is the civic responsibility of

everyone. Learning Objectives (Bulleted)

Respond to the story Miss Rumphius by

describing the main character's actions

and motivations.

Brainstorm ideas for volunteering for the

common good to make the world more

beautiful.

Define philanthropy as giving of time,

talent, and treasure for the common

good.

Duration of Reading - Activity Reading Duration: 15 minutes Activity Duration: 15-30 minutes

Materials Needed

The book “Miss Rhumphius” by Barbara Clooney

Tissue Paper, pipe cleaners

Instructor (Volunteer) Procedures

Show the cover of the book Miss Rumphius by Barbara Clooney (see

Bibliographical References). Tell the students that the flowers on the cover are

called lupines. Tell the students that this is a story about a philanthropist who

made the world more beautiful. A philanthropist is someone who gives her time,

talent, and treasure for the common good of her community. Tell students to

listen for how and why she did this. Read the book to the students.

While you are reading, stop periodically to ask the students to describe Miss

Rumphius. Write their descriptive words on the board (e.g. brave, creative, smart,

selfless, etc.).


After reading, discuss the following questions:

o Why did Mrs. Rumphius want to do something to make the world more beautiful?

o How did her grandfather inspire her?

o How did Miss Rumphius share her time, talent, and treasure for the common

good? (She shared her time by planting her seeds, her talent of gardening, and her

treasure of her seeds.) Discuss the definition of philanthropy (sharing time,

talent, or treasure or taking action for the common good).

o Has anyone ever inspired you? (such as brothers or sisters who are good at sports)

o What choice did Miss Rumphius have? Do you think choice is important when you are

a philanthropist, or is it better if someone tells you what to do?

o Was Miss Rumphius selfish or selfless with her time, talent, and treasures? Give

some evidence for your answers.

o How did she show commitment to her work of making the world more beautiful?

Discuss how Miss Rumphius was working alone, but as a member of a community.

What community job did she hold? How did she help people? When she traveled,

did she become part of other communities? What communities do you belong to?

Tell the students that the class has an opportunity to be philanthropists in their

community like Miss Rumphius. Ask the students whether they think their actions

will inspire other students to look for ways to help.

Activity: make paper flowers. Supplies: pipe cleaners, tissue paper

Step 1: Cut sheets (This would be done by me before the class session) o Cut five sheets of tissue paper to the same size. The bigger the sheets, the bigger the

flowers.

Step 2: Stack sheets o Stack the sheets one on top of the other so they overlap exactly.

Step 3: Fold stack o Fold the stack of tissue paper like an accordion; first to one side, then to the other.

Make sure the folds are even.

Step 4: Make stem o Bend a pipe cleaner three inches from its top and wrap it tightly around the center of

the folded accordion. Twist the short end of the pipe cleaner around the long end so that it holds the paper together. This is your stem.

Step 5: Fluff sheets o Make your flower bloom by gently separating the sheets of tissue paper and fluffing

them out.



Grade Level: First Grade

Submitted By: Ariel Timm

Book Title Wanda’s Roses by Pat Brisson

Purpose of Activity Students will listen and respond to a story about a young

girl who creates a special “rose garden.” Her boundless

energy, giving spirit and continued optimism are

infectious and help to unite her neighborhood in the

spirit of giving and cooperation.

Learning Objectives (Bulleted) Identify and describe the behaviors of the characters

Name the problem and the solution that was

discovered in the story

Explain how, we as individuals can give for the

common good

Describe a benefit of group cooperation

Duration of Reading - Activity One 30 min class period

Materials Needed Tissue paper, pipe cleaners

Source Link


Anticipatory Set:

Show the students a picture of a rose bush (see attachment). Elicit guesses as to what kind of flower

they think the bush will produce. Tell the students that you are going to read a story about a little girl

named Wanda who grows a very special rose garden.

•Read the book to the class. Use a finger to run under the line being read and to point to key picture

items.

•On selected pages, stop and encourage children to interact with the book in the following ways:

Identify key items in the pictures that will aid in listening comprehension (trash and debris in the

beginning; compare and contrast the look of the lot at the beginning of the story and at the end).

Hypothesize about what might happen next, what the motives of the characters might be, and why

something is happening.

Label the feelings of the characters.


Discuss why Wanda decided to care for the rose bush and make it her own and why she continued to

nurture her rose bush even though people told her nothing was going to grow. (She wanted to see

something grow; She did not want to give up.)

How did Wanda solve the problem of “real roses” not growing on the bush? (She made paper roses

and attached them to the bush.)

In what ways did Wanda’s neighbors help with the empty lot? Why do you think they helped? (They

helped clean up the lot.)

How did Wanda’s and her neighbors’ efforts change the lot/neighborhood? (Together they created a

beautiful rose garden.)

Do you think Wanda would have succeeded without help? (Accept all reasonable answers, but guide

the students to the idea that working together was important in turning the lot into a “rose garden”.)

•Define common good. Talk about what a community is, and ask the kids what they like in their

communities. Brainstorm ways they can help others in their community, and help their community.

Activity: make paper roses.

Supplies: pipe cleaners, tissue paper

Step 1: Cut sheets (This would be done by me before the class session)

o Cut five sheets of tissue paper to the same size. The bigger the sheets, the bigger the

flowers.

Step 2: Stack sheets

o Stack the sheets one on top of the other so they overlap exactly.

Step 3: Fold stack

o Fold the stack of tissue paper like an accordion; first to one side, then to the other.

Make sure the folds are even.

Step 4: Make stem

o Bend a pipe cleaner three inches from its top and wrap it tightly around the center of

the folded accordion. Twist the short end of the pipe cleaner around the long end so

that it holds the paper together. This is your stem.

Step 5: Fluff sheets

o Make your flower bloom by gently separating the sheets of tissue paper and fluffing

them out.



Grade Level: 2nd grade

Submitted By: Kayla Domeyer

Book Title Miss Tizzy by Libba Moore Gray

Purpose of Activity The students learn that a good deed done for others will

come back to you. Reinforces the concept of unconditional

kindness.


• Identify examples of kindness

• Discuss how acts of kindness make them feel (“warm fuzzies)

• Construct a “warm fuzzy” with a kind message to take home.

Duration of Reading - Activity Reading duration-15min Activity duration-30 min

Materials Needed -Book, Miss Tizzy (provided)

-Felt pom poms (provided)

-Squiggly eyes (provided)

-glue (provided)

-card stock feet (provided)

Inspiration Source Link http://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit63/lesson8.html


• Ask the students to think to themselves about who their

neighbors are. Do they know their neighbors? Do they like to do things with any of their neighbors? Ask students to tell the class

what they do with the people in their neighborhood. Can they

think of something kind that they or their family has done for a neighbor? Or, can they think of something kind that a neighbor

has done for them? Ask students to share any experience and


talk about how it made them feel.

• Ask students what it means when we say "a good deed done for others will come back to you." Have them give examples from

Miss Tizzy. Ask students to decide how hard it is to be nice to

someone. Does it take a little extra effort or time? Would the results of friendship be worth the extra time or effort?

• Ask the students how it feels when someone does something nice for

you. Does it make you feel good? Do you get the “Warm Fuzzies?”

• Remind students that philanthropy is "giving of your time, talent or

treasure for others." Discuss why philanthropy is a desirable thing, using examples from the story and real life.

• Ask students to reflect on whether there is someone in their lives

who deserves a little extra attention. Ask each student to make a “warm fuzzy” to give to someone as a kindness. Students should

construct their warm fuzzies, and take them home to share.

Another day, reflect on how the Warm Fuzzies were received, and how giving them felt.



Grade Level: 2

Submitted By: Leah

Book Title The Lion and the Mouse

Purpose of Activity This lesson introduces the idea of giving back. Students

hear a retelling of "The Lion and the Mouse" and relate

the ability of the mouse to help the lion with

the empowerment of children to make a difference.

Learning Objectives (Bulleted) tell an oral story (may use a storybook that

doesn't have words).

compare the lion/mouse relationship with an

adult/child relationship.

brainstorm the time, talent, and treasure children

may have that can make a difference in the

world.

describe the concepts of "giving back" and

"paying it forward."

Duration of Reading - Activity 45 minutes

Materials Needed Paper, pencil, crayons

Source Link http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit555/lesson2.html


Anticipatory Set:

Ask the students, "Do you think you can help someone who is bigger, stronger, or older than

you?" Listen to their ideas. Write some of their examples and sort their ideas into the following

categories: talents, time, and treasure. For example, someone may share their talent for social

media; share their time with a sick person; share their treasure in the form of a good book or

food for lunch. Tell them the fable, The Lion and the Mouse, tells how someone very small helped

someone very big and powerful.

Read the story to the class using engaging language and expressive voices.

Discuss the story

What did the lion do for the mouse? Why?

What did the mouse do for the lion? Why?

Do you think the mouse would have helped the lion if the lion had not freed him? Why or

why not?


What do you think it means "to give back"?

How is this a story about being good citizens?

Tell the students to compare and contrast a mouse and a lion (you may use a Venn

diagram). Then ask the students how the mouse and lion are similar to a child and an

adult. Ask, "what can a child do to help an adult?"

Discuss things children can do that are good for the community. Brainstorm the time,

talent, and treasure children may have that can make a difference in the world.

Describe the concepts of "giving back" and "paying it forward." When someone does

something nice for you, you can pass it on by doing something nice for someone else.

Ask. "How does that make the whole community better?"

Activity:

o Challenge the students to look for opportunities to help when it is not expected of

them. Have the students draw a picture and write a description of what they will

do to help others. If there is extra time, students can take turns sharing their

pictures with the class.



Grade Level: Second


Book Title The Wartville Wizard

Purpose of Activity The purpose of this unit is to learn the term “reduce”

as it pertains to trash and the environment. They will

do this by hearing the story, The Wartville

Wizard. Learners will brainstorm ways that they can

reduce trash and why it is important. They will also

review what the term philanthropist means (someone

who gives of their “time, talents or treasures for the

common good”) and link this term to their study

of trash reduction and conservation.


Understand the concept of reducing trash.

Brainstorm ways to reduce trash in their schools

and homes.

Make a book mark using recycled materials.

Duration of Reading - Activity 45 minutes

Materials Needed Book: The Wartville Wizard by Don Madden

Paint cards

Ribbons

Stickers

Markers/ Crayons

Source Link http://www.learningtogive.org/lessons/unit368/lesson1.html

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Show the learners the book cover of The Wartville Wizard and ask them to predict what

they think the story will be about. Discuss title, author and illustrator. Discuss the

wizard’s facial expression and have the students predict why they think he looks so

angry.

Read the story, The Wartville Wizard stopping periodically to check for comprehension

and to review any unknown vocabulary words.

At the end of the story ask learners the question: “Why do you think it is important to

reduce trash?”

Inform the learners that our landfills are filling up (you may have to tell them what a

landfill is and how they get full)! If you have access to a computer or trade book, show

them pictures of landfills. Every American creates an average of 4.5 pounds (1.7

meters) of trash per day!

Explain the importance of recycling our trash so that we can reuse items in order to

reduce trash that goes into our landfills. Ask the learners “How can you recycle at your

homes?”

Explain that we are going to recycle today by making bookmarks out of used paint cards

and ribbon

o Choose a paint card (pre-punch holes in the top of the paint cards)

o Fold a piece of ribbon in half.

o Put the looped end of the ribbon through the hole in the top of the paint card so that it is

half way through. Pull the bottom ends of the ribbon through the loop and pull tight.

o Decorate your bookmarks with stickers or by drawing on them.



Grade Level: Third

Submitted By: Nikki McClees

Book Title The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Purpose of Activity To help students see the big picture about conserving

resources for the common good.

Learning Objectives (Bulleted) Listen to and respond to a literature story.

Learn and discuss what natural resources are.

Discuss the importance of conserving natural

resources.

Experience creating and caring for a natural

resource.

Duration of Reading - Activity Intro Book: 2-3 minutes Reading Duration: 10-15 minutes Book Discussion: 5 minutes Activity: 20 minutes Clean Up: 5 minutes

Materials Needed Copy of The Lorax by Dr. Seuss

Plastic cups, one for each class member

Dirt

Seeds

Newspaper or disposable tablecloths to make less

mess

Permanent Marker to label student’s cups

Watering can or bucket for water

Source Link http://learningtogive.org/teachers/literature_guides/Lorax.asp


Before reading, ask:

-What are natural resources?

- Ask if they feel it is everyone’s responsibility to care for them.

-Ask what would happen if we didn’t take care of them.

After reading, ask:


-What was great about the area before the Once-ler cut down the first tree and started

his business?

-What did the Lorax warn him about?

-What happened next?

-Think about the actions of the Once-ler. Did he make choices for the common good, or

just for his own happiness?

-What kinds of things can we do to protect our environment?

Explain to students they will plant seeds that they can grow and transplant outdoors when the

weather is appropriate.

Give each student a cup of dirt and seeds. Have them plant seeds and water them.

Explain to them how to care for their seeds to get them to grow (water and sunlight).

Explain to students how planting plants, helps renew resources.

Discuss other ways to renew and recycle resources.



Grade Level: 3rd

Submitted By: Angela DeVries

Book Title Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst

Purpose of Activity Students compare how they spend their time to how Alexander

from Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday spent his

money. They discuss positive incentives for saving and donating

money.


Compare and contrast choices of a book

character to choices in their own lives.

Choose action they can take to share their

resources with others in need.

Learn how to budget money between spending,

saving and philanthropic giving.

Duration of Reading - Activity

45 Minutes: 15 Minutes- Read Book 15 Minutes- Create Chart 15 Minutes- Discussion/ Group Sharing

Materials Needed Book: Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday

Large pieces of paper

Crayons/ markers

Chalk & chalkboard

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Ask the students if they are good spenders or savers of money. Listen to their responses

about whether they like to spend or save, given the opportunity. Remind them that they

have choices (spend, save, or donate).

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Tell students you are going to read aloud a story about a boy who had a

little money to spend. Tell them to listen for positive or negative influences

that affected the way that Alexander acted with his money. Read aloud

Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday by Judith Viorst.

After reading, have students fold a large piece of paper into three parts.

Unfold the paper and label the sections with the following headers: Spend,

Save, and Donate.

Tell the students to make a plan for how to use his or her own money in

these categories. He or she may draw pictures and/or write the things he or

she would like to buy. For example, in the spend section, he or she may

draw pencils, a stuffed animal, or playing cards. In the save section, he or

she may draw a walkie-talkie or a special doll. In the donate section, she or

he may draw a whale or a family eating at a soup kitchen.

Meet as a whole group to review the student’s answers. Make a chart on the

chalk board to list items that the students share. Each student shares their

answer to one category and adds to the discussion of all the answers.

Discuss how Alexander’s choices are like and different from what they would

choose. Discuss positive and negative incentives they have for earning,

saving, spending, and donating money.

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Lesson Plan Options - Salvation Army Midwest of Readers .pdf · Lesson Plan Options ... Book Title The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss Purpose of Activity ... 1. Read the story aloud, checking