Financial Responsibility | Money Management | Gambling | Financial Literacy

❤ Passage Title - "Street Gambling - The Shell Game"

ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Topic - Financial Responsibility | Money Management
★ Financial Responsibility Reading Passage and Activities Packet
★ Related Topics " Financial Struggle and Desperation, Trust and Betrayal, Impulsivity, Consequences, Friendship and Loyalty, Reality vs. Illusion, Street Gambling and Scams
★ 35 pages
★ Resource Type " Reading Passage, Activity Worksheets, and Answer Keys
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text Boxes Already Created!)
★ Excellent for Grades 8-12
★ Google Slide Link
★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

This resource includes:
☆ One Reading Passage (Title - "Street Gambling - The Shell Game")
☆ 2 Vocabulary Worksheets (2 variations)
★ Vocabulary Words already defined
★ Students write definitions of unfamiliar words
☆ 2 Note-taking Worksheets (2 variations)
☆ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on TWO pages)
☆ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)
☆ 10 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)
☆ DETAILED Answer Keys | Sample Responses

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This resource is also included in Google Slides! Text boxes have already been created to make it easier for you and your students! Each slide includes two instruction solution tabs for when students accidentally delete text boxes and when they want to zoom in (to enlarge worksheets). It's super helpful for students who are not that familiar with how to use Google Slides or need the extra assistance.

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Reading Passage Overview - "Street Gambling - The Shell Game"
In this story, a young person is captivated by the allure of the city and its potential for making quick money. Ignoring warnings from their friend Jun, they become ensnared in a street gambling scam, losing all their money in a desperate bid to solve their family's financial troubles. The story highlights the consequences of impulsive decisions and the harsh reality of falling for schemes promising easy wealth.

This highly relatable narrative emphasizes the universal struggle to navigate the allure of quick fixes and easy solutions amidst financial hardship, ultimately highlighting the sobering reality that such temptations often lead to disillusionment and loss.

Students are sure to find both value and enjoyment in this story and its accompanying activities!

ITEMS INCLUDED

✅ One Reading Passage titled "Street Gambling - The Shell Game" (1. 5 pages)

✅ 2 Reading Passage Vocabulary Sheets

★ Variation #1 - Vocabulary Words already defined. This worksheets includes the definitions of Vocabulary Words in the reading passage. This can be used to differentiate for students. You can give students this worksheet to refer to vocabulary words they do not know the meaning of to enhance their comprehension of the reading passage.

★ Variation #2 - Vocabulary Words are NOT defined. There will be a list of vocabulary words from the passage listed on the worksheets. Students will define words they do not know the meaning of.

✅ 2 Note-taking Worksheets
There are 2 Note-taking Worksheets to choose from. They are visually appealing! They can be distributed to students to take important notes during class discussions or during their reading of the passage.

✅ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on TWO pages)

✅ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)
There is ONE worksheet that includes 5 questions related to the reading. You can have students complete all five questions on two pages, or you can have students complete one question at a time. The same 5 questions are also included on separate worksheets for a more detailed response. (One question per worksheet!)

☆ DETAILED Answer Keys | Sample Responses included

✅ Anticipation Guide (2 Variations)
There is ONE Anticipation Guide that comes in 2 variations. One worksheet includes a section for students to write an extension of their thoughts using one of the statements. The second worksheet only includes the statements.

The Anticipation Guide includes statements and ideas related to the topic/themes of the reading passage. Anticipation guides are excellent tools that can be used before reading to activate students' prior knowledge and build curiosity about a new topic and/or to share ideas about key concepts. Students respond to several statements that challenge or support their preconceived ideas about key concepts as well as their peers' ideas. The Anticipation Guides can help structure meaningful conversations that reviews what students already know and engages them in critical thinking about the topic they will be exploring. The statements in the Anticipation Guides can spark some great discussions among students!!

You can use an Anticipation Guide:
★ Before/after introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge
★ Before/after reading a short text to begin a discussion
★ Before/After discussing a topic

✅ 10 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)
This packet also includes 10 Activity Worksheets both text-based and non text-based (Anticipated Guide included) that students can complete before and after reading the passage. It will help them develop a greater analysis of the text as well as important themes and topics depicted in the text.

Activity Worksheet Topics include:
⭐ Anticipation Guide
⭐ What Resonated with You?
⭐ Character Insight - Analyzing Marco's Language
⭐ Protecting Marco - Strategies to Navigate a Gambling Dilemma
⭐ Smart Money Choices - Assessing Productive and Harmful Methods
⭐ Marcos's Gambling - Risks and Consequences
⭐ Mistakes and Lessons - Analyzing Marco's Choices
⭐ Financial Decision-Making - Making Informed and Responsible Choices
⭐ Alternative Decision-Making
⭐ Handling Peer Influence
⭐ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses

Themes explored in the text:
★ Financial Responsibility
★ Financial Struggle and Desperation
★ Trust and Betrayal
★ Impulsivity
★ Consequences
★ Friendship and Loyalty
★ Reality vs. Illusion
★ Street Gambling and Scams

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❌ Lesson plans are not included. This product can be used in addition to your own lesson plans and in such a way that best meets the needs of your students.

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