Does the pay gap begin with allowance? That is the big question scholars answer in a lesson examining how gender affects how much money an individual earns. Class members conduct a survey to identify how the allowance is paid, take their new-found knowledge, and draft a persuasive letter explaining their thoughts and feelings.

Concepts

gender, allowance, gender bias, paychecks

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Instructional Ideas

• Be sure to read the Note section under the Lesson Overview carefully; it offers helpful advice to create a safe, welcoming learning environment
• Plan time to review persuasive writing techniques before the writing portion of the lesson 

Classroom Considerations

• The Newsela article requires an account to access the material
• Requires copies of the survey and graphic organizer

Pros

• Lesson comes with a graphic organizer to aid in the writing process
• Offers several extension ideas and links to additional reading and related resources 

Cons

• None

Common Core

CCRA.R.1 CCRA.R.2 CCRA.W.1 CCRA.W.5 CCRA.SL.1 CCRA.L.4