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"If You Made a Million" by David M. Schwartz, illustrated by Steven Kellogg, invites readers on an imaginative journey to understand money, values, and the concept of wealth. Engaging illustrations complement key financial terms and scenarios, making complex ideas accessible for young learners. By examining how one million dollars can change lives and the essential vocabulary related to money, readers will gain a clear understanding of worth, cost, and financial responsibility. This book effectively intertwines realism and fantasy to educate children about finance.
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If You Made a Million By: David M. Schwartz Illustrated by: Steven Kellogg Skill: Realism and Fantasty Author’s Purpose:
Words to Know • amount • check • earned • expensive • interest • million • thousand • value • worth
More Words to Know afford feat
checka written order directing a bank to pay money to the person named
million one thousand thousands; 1, 000,000
thousand ten hundreds; 1,000
value the real worth of something in money
worth equal in value to
Sherry wanted to pay the full amount when she bought her house.
Sherry wanted to pay the full amount when she bought her house.
Rachel wrote a check to pay the bills.
Having one million dollars would make me wealthy.
Fran borrowed money from the bank on interest.
I earned fifty dollars by mowing two lawns.
The value of a dollar is 100 cents.
Let’s review our words. Watch carefully because they will flash on the screen for just a moment. We will clap as we spell the word.
Review Questions p.92-99 • One nickel is worth the same as what? • How much is one quarter worth? • How many quarters does it take to make one dollar? • How many pennies in one dollar? • What is interest? • How many ways could you make five dollars using bills? • Which is worth more one ten dollar bill or ten one dollar bill?
Review Questions p.100-110 • How tall would ten dollars be if you had it in 40 quarters? • Why is having a check helpful? • Is borrowing money from the bank a good or bad thing to do? • Do you think enjoying your work is more important than money? Why?