Unit 4: Money Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday By, Judith Viorst

Unit 4:Unit 4:MoneyMoneyUnit 4:Unit 4:MoneyMoney

Alexander, Who Used to Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sundaybe Rich Last Sunday

By, Judith ViorstBy, Judith Viorst

Day 1:Day 1:Word KnowledgeWord Knowledge

Line 1: definitely certainly absolutelyLine 1: definitely certainly absolutely

positively positively

Line 2: ratty tricky tasty jumpyLine 2: ratty tricky tasty jumpy

Line 3: returnable acceptable decidable Line 3: returnable acceptable decidable

Line 4: all still fall till guessLine 4: all still fall till guess

What do these words have in What do these words have in common?common?

Line 1: definitely certainly absolutelyLine 1: definitely certainly absolutely positivelypositively(They are all related synonyms.)(They are all related synonyms.) Can you explain what Can you explain what

a synonym is?a synonym is?

Line 2: ratty tricky tasty jumpyLine 2: ratty tricky tasty jumpy((They all have the suffix-y) They all have the suffix-y)

How does the spelling change form the base How does the spelling change form the base word?word?

(Sometimes the final consonant is doubled, ratty; (Sometimes the final consonant is doubled, ratty; sometimes the letter sometimes the letter e e is dropped, tasty.)is dropped, tasty.)

What do these have in common?What do these have in common?

Line 4: all still fall till guessLine 4: all still fall till guess(These are all found in “Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday” (These are all found in “Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday”

and have double consonants.)and have double consonants.)

Sentence 1: I absolutely was saving the rest of my Sentence 1: I absolutely was saving the rest of my money.money.

Sentence 2: I positively was saving the rest of my Sentence 2: I positively was saving the rest of my money.money.

Sentence 3: My father said that there are certain Sentence 3: My father said that there are certain words a boy can never say, no matter how ratty words a boy can never say, no matter how ratty and mean his brothers are being.and mean his brothers are being.

What do you notice about this What do you notice about this sentence?sentence?

Sentence 4: Almost all pumpkins will not Sentence 4: Almost all pumpkins will not grow till fall.grow till fall.

(It has words with double consonants.)(It has words with double consonants.)

Circle the words with double consonants.Circle the words with double consonants.

Day 1:Day 1:Build BackgroundBuild Background

Have you ever received money as a gift?Have you ever received money as a gift?

If so, what did you do with the money, save If so, what did you do with the money, save it or spend it?it or spend it?

If you spent it, what did you spend it on?If you spent it, what did you spend it on?

If you saved it, where did you put it?If you saved it, where did you put it?

Have you read any stories about money?Have you read any stories about money?

The story “Alexander, Who Used to be The story “Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday” is realistic fiction Rich Last Sunday” is realistic fiction about a boy close to your age. You about a boy close to your age. You might be able to relate very well to might be able to relate very well to the problems that he faces in the the problems that he faces in the story.story.

Preview and PreparePreview and Prepare

Let’s browse through the story Let’s browse through the story looking for any clues, problems, and looking for any clues, problems, and wonderings you might have about wonderings you might have about the story.the story.

Selection VocabularySelection Vocabulary

tokens- Pieces of tokens- Pieces of metal shaped like metal shaped like coins, used instead of coins, used instead of money.money.

Absolutely- Without Absolutely- Without any doubt. any doubt.

positively- For sure; certainly; confidently positively- For sure; certainly; confidently

rent- To provide the use of something for a fee, to rent- To provide the use of something for a fee, to pay a fee in order to use something. pay a fee in order to use something.

vanish- Disappear.vanish- Disappear.

non-returnable- Something that cannot be non-returnable- Something that cannot be taken or given back.taken or given back.

Match the word to the definitionMatch the word to the definition absolutely Without any doubt.absolutely Without any doubt.

rent For sure.rent For sure.

vanish Something that can’tvanish Something that can’t be given back.be given back.

tokens Disappear. tokens Disappear.

non-returnable Metal shaped coinsnon-returnable Metal shaped coins used for money.used for money.

positively To pay a fee in order to use.positively To pay a fee in order to use.

Day 1: Word AnalysisDay 1: Word Analysis

Spelling pre-testSpelling pre-test

English Language Conventions:English Language Conventions:Sentences contain a complete thought by Sentences contain a complete thought by

having subjects and predicates.having subjects and predicates.

What is a sentence?What is a sentence?(A group of words that contains a complete thought)(A group of words that contains a complete thought)

What is a subject?What is a subject?(Names who or what a sentence is about)(Names who or what a sentence is about)

What is a predicate?What is a predicate?(Tells what the subject is or does)(Tells what the subject is or does)

Can you underline the subject and circle the Can you underline the subject and circle the predicate?predicate?

Mrs. Davis lived in Mississippi.Mrs. Davis lived in Mississippi.(S=Mrs. Davis, P= lived)(S=Mrs. Davis, P= lived)

Tammy worked and raised money for the farm.Tammy worked and raised money for the farm.S= Tammy, P= worked, raisedS= Tammy, P= worked, raised

Mrs. Davis and Tammy attended the same school.Mrs. Davis and Tammy attended the same school.S= Mrs. Davis, Tammy, P= attendedS= Mrs. Davis, Tammy, P= attended

Do Comp. & LA Skills pg. 98-99Do Comp. & LA Skills pg. 98-99

Can you point to the root words?Can you point to the root words?

Line 1: definitely certainly absolutelyLine 1: definitely certainly absolutely

positively positively

Line 2: ratty tricky tasty jumpyLine 2: ratty tricky tasty jumpy

Line 3: returnable acceptable decidableLine 3: returnable acceptable decidable













positively To pay a fee in order to use.positively To pay a fee in order to use.

Day 2: Word AnalysisDay 2: Word Analysis

fillfillnote the ll is in the final position of the word.note the ll is in the final position of the word.

What is the double consonant position in these words?What is the double consonant position in these words?

ladderladdersmellsmelladdaddlittlelittlemittmitt

Do Spelling & Vocab. Skills pg. 79Do Spelling & Vocab. Skills pg. 79

Can you combine these subjects and Can you combine these subjects and predicates to make silly sentences?predicates to make silly sentences?

desksdesks

computerscomputers

pencilspencils

paperspapers

studentsstudents

runrun

sleepsleep

turnturn

walkwalk

stepstep

Day 3: Day 3: Word KnowledgeWord Knowledge

The math problem is____________.The math problem is____________. Your answer to the problem is ______;you get Your answer to the problem is ______;you get

extra points.extra points. The strawberries are very ________ this year.The strawberries are very ________ this year. The new clothes we bought are _______, so if The new clothes we bought are _______, so if

they do not fit we can take them back.they do not fit we can take them back. Maria had a stomach ache after eating ____ the Maria had a stomach ache after eating ____ the

cookies.cookies.

Word Bank:Word Bank: still, all, returnable, tasty, tricky, still, all, returnable, tasty, tricky, acceptable, definitelyacceptable, definitely








Vocabulary PracticeVocabulary Practice

We changed our money forWe changed our money for game _____.game _____. Mom said we would have to _____ a car to go to Mom said we would have to _____ a car to go to

the beach next weekend.the beach next weekend. We watched the cookies we bought _____We watched the cookies we bought _____ in a matter of minutes.in a matter of minutes. I brought some _________ bottles down I brought some _________ bottles down

Friendly’s Market.Friendly’s Market. I ________ was saving the rest of my money.I ________ was saving the rest of my money. I ________ believed that I would take out the I ________ believed that I would take out the

garbage, but I fell asleep.garbage, but I fell asleep.

Can you think of words that have double consonants Can you think of words that have double consonants around the school?around the school?


Who can find the base word in this word…Who can find the base word in this word…mostlymostly

What does mostly mean?What does mostly mean?(In most ways)(In most ways)

Knowing what a suffix means can help you define new Knowing what a suffix means can help you define new words.words.

What is a sentence?What is a sentence?(A group of words that contains a complete thought)(A group of words that contains a complete thought)

What is a subject?What is a subject?(Names who or what a sentence is about)(Names who or what a sentence is about)

What is a predicate?What is a predicate?(Tells what the subject is or does)(Tells what the subject is or does)


Line 1: definitely certainly absolutelyLine 1: definitely certainly absolutely positivelypositively(They are all related synonyms.)(They are all related synonyms.) Can you explain what Can you explain what

a synonym is?a synonym is?

Line 2: ratty tricky tasty jumpyLine 2: ratty tricky tasty jumpy((They all have the suffix-y) They all have the suffix-y)

How does the spelling change form the base How does the spelling change form the base word?word?

(Sometimes the final consonant is doubled, ratty; (Sometimes the final consonant is doubled, ratty; sometimes the letter sometimes the letter e e is dropped, tasty.)is dropped, tasty.)


Line 3: returnable acceptable decidableLine 3: returnable acceptable decidable (They all have the suffix –able.)(They all have the suffix –able.)

Note the spelling differences when this ending is Note the spelling differences when this ending is addedadded

decidedecide

silent silent ee ending, silent ending, silent ee was dropped before was dropped before the suffix was added.the suffix was added.

What do these sentences have in What do these sentences have in common?common?

Sentence 1: I absolutely was saving the rest of my Sentence 1: I absolutely was saving the rest of my money.money.

Sentence 2: I positively was saving the rest of my Sentence 2: I positively was saving the rest of my money.money.

Sentence 3: My father said that there are certain Sentence 3: My father said that there are certain words a boy can never say, no matter how ratty words a boy can never say, no matter how ratty and mean his brothers are being.and mean his brothers are being.

(They are in the story and have words with the suffix-able)(They are in the story and have words with the suffix-able)

Circle the words with the suffix –able.Circle the words with the suffix –able.

What do you notice about this What do you notice about this sentence?sentence?

Sentence 4: Almost all pumpkins will not Sentence 4: Almost all pumpkins will not grow till fall.grow till fall.

(It has words with double consonants.)(It has words with double consonants.)

Circle the words with double consonants.Circle the words with double consonants.













positively To pay a fee in order to use. positively To pay a fee in order to use.

Day 4: Day 4: Word AnalysisWord Analysis

will spill still hillwill spill still hill

These are all rhyming words with the same These are all rhyming words with the same spelling pattern. You can use rhyming spelling pattern. You can use rhyming strategies to become better spellers.strategies to become better spellers.


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Unit 4: Money Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday By, Judith Viorst