Once Upon A Dime

Once Upon A Dime!

Standards:

2.M.7. Find the value of a collection of pennies, nickels, dimes, quarter and dollars.

2.RL.2.1: Ask and answer questions (e.g., who was the story about; why did an event happen; where did the story happen) to demonstrate understanding of main idea and key details in a text.

Objective:

Student will be able to use resources to answer questions about the text. Students will develop and understanding of how to make a dollar using coins. Students will understanding the basis of spending money.

Description:

1. Students will begin the lesson by reading the book Once Upon a Dime.
2. Students will complete the three activities on the bulletin board.
         -Reading comprehension questions: using the dry erase markers provided answer the three comprehension questions about the story. Answers are provided so students can check their work.
         -Four ways to make a dollar: using different configurations of coins, students will work together to make a dollar.
         -Farmer Worths market: given the amount each item is worth, students will use dollars and coins to come up with that specific amount.

Materials:
Construction Paper (variety of colors), velcro, tape, lamination of (paper money, coins, title), scissors, staples, "Once Upon A Dime", tray for book, dry erase markers, fishing wire, kleenex box,

Book:

Once Upon A Dime
By: Nancy Kelly Allen

Website:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ARNqyQ0CuY