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| Teach your students how texts influence each other. The non fiction explains that you can do 3 things with money. It shares valuable facts about finances. The story about Jayden is made up but also discusses finances. Both are entertaining but also teach us things about life. After reading both text and the comprehension questions are answered students will complete the contrast/comparison questions. The writing prompts will give them the ideas to write their own story. Non fiction Money isn’t just for buying toys or snacks—it’s a tool that helps people make choices. When you earn money, you can do three things with it: spend, save, or share. Learning how to manage money helps you make good choices now and in the future. Whether you’re buying a snack or saving for something special, being money smart means thinking before you spend. Fiction Jayden wanted a new skateboard, but it cost $40. His mom said, *If you want it, you’ll need to earn the money.* So Jayden decided to open a lemonade stand. Paired Text Questions (Compare & Contrast) How do both passages show the importance of budgeting? What choices did Jayden make that match the ideas in the nonfiction passage? How do both texts show that money can be used to help others? Which passage gives facts, and which tells a story? How can you tell? Writing Prompts 1. Expository: Explain how someone can use a budget to reach a goal. Use examples from both texts. 2. Narrative: Write a story about a kid who earns money and has to decide how to use it. 3. Opinion: Do you think saving money is more important than spending it? Why? | ||||
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