LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Define key vocabulary terms related to finance; identify problems and solutions related to teen financial awareness.

HEALTH ED STANDARDS

NHES 6: Use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

CASEL: Self-management, responsible decision-making

KEY VOCAB

interest

deposit

withdrawn

debit

credit

Lesson Plan: How to Speak Money

The language of finance is filled with unfamiliar terms. Here’s what you need to know to spend and save like a pro.

PREPARING TO READ

Before you read the article “How to Speak Money,” ask your students the following pre-reading questions:

Why is it important for teens to learn about finances, and why might they find this topic difficult?

READING AND DISCUSSION

  • Have your students read the article “How to Speak Money”; read the article out loud to them; or have students partner-read the article out loud.
  • After they’ve read the article, revisit the pre-reading question. Have their answers changed?

BUILDING COMPREHENSION

Check students’ comprehension of and engagement with the story with the following assessment tools:

  • Comprehension Quiz

EXPANDING SEL OPPORTUNITIES

Continue the learning journey with the following extension activity:

Have students complete the “Money Mission” chart to track their own financial goals and figure out the savings steps they need to take to reach them!

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