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Government Spending
After discussing personal financing with your class, consider following up with this well-rounded introduction to government spending. The resource includes reading documents and worksheets, and covers topics as the federal deficit and...
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Author’s Perspective
Gradually build understanding of author's point of view through a scaffolded set of exercises. Moving from direct instruction, to collaborative work, and eventually to independent practice, these steps will assist your class in...
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You're in the Money
In this unique money scenario worksheet, learners are told they are moving into a brand new four bedroom detached house and can spend as much as they like furnishing the house. Students make a list of the items and their cost of what...
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Shopping With a Circle Graph
In this shopping with a circle graph learning exercise, students use the data in the graph to answer 8 questions about the money they have and how they can spend it.
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Practical Problems Involving Decimals
After discussing decimals and "going shopping" in the classroom, young mathematicians are given four practical word problems that require them to estimate their answers, given specific information. The highlight of the lesson is...
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Income Taxes
Most adults dread April 15 — tax day! Tax preparation can be intimidating even for adults. Build confidence by leading individuals through the process and then give them a scenario to practice. The exercise uses tax vocabulary to give...
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Buying and Owning a Home: Monthly Budget Worksheet
In this personal finance worksheet, learners complete the graphic organizer as they chart the 40 listed monthly expenses for 2 months.
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Idioms
In this idioms worksheet, students use context clues provided to determine the meaning of idioms shown in bold-faced type in a set of 12 sentences. An answer key is included.
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Idioms
In this idiom instructional activity, students study 23 English idioms. Students match each given idiom with its literal definition and meaning.
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Idioms
For this idioms practice worksheet, students examine 9 idioms and their meanings. Students then use 6 of the idioms to give advice in 6 scenarios.
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Money
In this ESL worksheet, students study US currency. Students respond to 20 questions orally and complete 4 various role play scenarios.
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Agree or Disagree?
In this language arts worksheet, students practice oral speaking by agreeing or disagreeing with a controversial sentence. Students read the sentence on each card in front of the group and tell how they feel about the statement made. The...
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Idioms Quiz: Money 1
For this idioms about money worksheet, students complete sentences in which idioms about money and payment are used.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: Plan on Buy Nothing Day
In this ESL holiday lesson worksheet, students read a passage about Buy Nothing Day, then complete a variety of comprehension and vocabulary activities.
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Directions for Making an Advent Calendar
In this Advent calendar craft worksheet, students use the patterns and follow the directions to make a decorated Advent calendar.