Unit 5 The Value of Money
(Reading and Thinking)
Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
Understand the main ideas of the text.
Develop reading and critical thinking skills.
Improve vocabulary acquisition and usage.
Analyze the features of a text and identify its structure.
Write a summary of the text.
Materials:
Textbook: "Unit 5 The Value of Money" from the People's Education Press (2019) for Senior High School Grade 3.
Handouts: Vocabulary Worksheet, Reading Comprehension Questions.
Whiteboard, Markers, and a Projector.
Procedure:
I. Introduction
Greet students and introduce the topic of the value of money.
Ask students what they know about the importance of money and its role in society.
Show a short video or images related to the value of money to capture students' interest.
II. Vocabulary
Distribute the Vocabulary Worksheet and explain each word's meaning and usage.
Ask students to match the words with their definitions.
Check students' understanding by asking them to use the words in a sentence.
III. Reading
Ask students to read the text silently.
Project the Reading Comprehension Questions and ask students to answer them in pairs.
Check students' understanding by discussing the answers as a class.
Ask students to identify the text's main idea and its supporting details.
Analyze the structure of the text, and ask students to identify its features, such as headings, subheadings, and paragraphs.
IV. Discussion
Ask students to discuss the following questions in groups:
a. What are some benefits and drawbacks of having money
b. How does the value of money change over time
c. What are some strategies for managing money wisely
d. What do you think is the most important thing to consider when spending money
Ask each group to present their answers to the class.
V. Writing
Ask students to write a summary of the text in their own words.
Check students' summaries and provide feedback.
VI. Conclusion
Review the main points of the lesson.
Ask students to reflect on what they have learned.
Assessment:
Participation in class discussions and activities.
Accuracy and completeness of vocabulary usage.
Accuracy and completeness of reading comprehension answers.
Quality and coherence of the summary.
Exercise: Vocabulary Matching
Match the words with their definitions.
inflation a. a government's ability to pay its debts
recession b. the amount of money a person or organization owes
debt c. a period of reduced economic activity
asset d. a thing of value that a person or organization owns
solvency e. a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money
Answers:
e. a general increase in prices and fall in the purchasing value of money
c. a period of reduced economic activity
b. the amount of money a person or organization owes
d. a thing of value that a person or organization owns
a. a government's ability to pay its debts
Homework:
Research a famous person who has experienced financial success and write a short report on their strategies for managing money.