Lesson Plan

Cotton in My Sack

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As part of a study of saving choices and opportunity costs, class members listen to a reading of Lois Lenski's Cotton in My Sack, and then evaluate the spending choices made by the Hutley family.

 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • If possible, bring in a cotton plant for kids to examine
  • Download images of cotton fields, processing equipment, etc.
  • Project images of the illustrations in the book 
Classroom Considerations
  • The lesson is based on Lois Lenski's book, Cotton in My Sack, which is out of print but can be found in some libraries; used copies are available online 
Pros
  • The detailed plan includes activities, worksheets, discussion questions, and answer keys 
  • Lenski's story of the life of sharecroppers and the choices they have to make is sure to engage learners
Cons
  • None