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Writing an Email

Prompt:

Imagine that you have just won $1000.00. Write an email to a friend. Explain how you will use the money. Tell how you feel about winning it.

To:
From:

Edit your writing:

_____Does it explain what I will do with the money?

_____ Do I use vivid details to develop my email?

_____ Do I use commands and exclamations?

_____ Have I spelled my words correctly?

_____ One Command AND one exclamation

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Writing a Diary Entry

Prompt:

1.  Imagine you are the richest person in the world! Think about what your life would be like. How do you use the money?

2.  Write a diary entry. Describe what your typical day would be like.

3.  Write a brief description of why it is good to be the richest person in the world AND why it might not be so good. (Advantages and disadvantages)

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Using Context Clues

Use Context Clues to finish the sentences.

1.  Read the sentence

2.  Choose a word from the box that best completes each sentence.

3.  Write 2 of your own sentences using 2 of the words.

1.  You will have a long ______as a scientist if you work hard.

2.  Unable to keep a secret, Andrew ______that he got the job he wanted.

3.  Many people get nervous as the time for a test ______.

4.  Aaron spied the bright diamond ______in the dark.

5.  When Shirley’s gold ring was ______, she learned that it was worth a lot of money.

6.  ______

7.  ______

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Reading Response

If You Made A Million

Answer each question using part of the question and support from the text. Score your answer using the rubric in the box provided.

1.  Tell what you would do if you made a million dollars. Use words from our vocabulary list in your explanation.

Question 1
My Score: ______/ Peer Score: ______/ Teacher Score: ______

2.  Look back at page 106. What is more important than money? Use details from the selection to support your answer.

Question 2
My Score: ______/ Peer Score: ______/ Teacher Score: ______

3.  Write three facts from the story. Write one opinion from the story. Write the page numbers you found them on.

Reread for neatness and correct spelling please.

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Reading Response

Challenge Activity

Guide Question:

What careers can you pursue if you want to work with managing, saving and investing money?

Directions:

List 5 careers involving money. Use the Internet and search careers in finance or money management to get information. Include details about what each career is.

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