Financial Literacy Reading Passage and Activities | Financial Responsibility Worksheets
ABOUT THIS BUNDLE
★ Money Management | Financial Responsibility Reading Passages and Activity Packets
★ Includes 5 Products
★ 178 pages
★ Resource Type – Reading Passages, Activity Worksheets, and Answer Keys
★ Print and Digital (PDF and Google Slides - Text Boxes Already Created!)
★ Excellent for Grades 8-12
★ Google Slide Links
★ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses
Reading Passage Packets included:
❤️ Passage Packet "Payday Splurge"
❤️ Passage Packet - "Wallet-Draining Romance"
❤️ Passage Packet - "Street Gambling - The Shell Game"
❤️ Passage Packet - "Shopping Spree"
❤️ Passage Packet - "A Poor Man's Daughter"
EACH Product Includes the Following:
☆ 1 Reading Passage (See summaries below)
☆ Vocabulary Worksheets
★ Vocabulary Words already defined
★ Students write definitions of unfamiliar words
☆ 2 Note-taking Worksheets (2 variations)
☆ Question Worksheet (Consists on 5 Questions on ONE page)
☆ 5 Question Worksheets (One question on EACH worksheet)
☆ VARIETY of Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passages)
☆ DETAILED Answer Keys | Sample Responses
☆ Google Slide Link
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This bundle 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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This Financial Responsibility Bundle includes 5 reading passage packets that explore the consequences of teen spending habits. Students learn about the impacts of impulsive shopping, financial management skills, and the importance of saving for emergencies. Each passage provides valuable insights into the relationship between spending behavior and long-term financial well-being, fostering critical thinking and responsible decision-making among students.
This bundle contains a whole variety of Money Management | Financial Responsibility Reading Passages, Activities, Scenarios, Questions, etc. designed to challenge the way young people think about money management. Students will reflect on their own experiences with money management and analyze the experiences of others while also exploring strategies they can use to develop responsible spending habits, plan for the future, and navigate financial challenges effectively throughout their lives.
Detailed Answer Keys are included to help you facilitate discussions and learning!
Topics students will explore in this bundle:
★ Financial Responsibility
★ Responsible Decision-making
★ Dreams and Aspirations
★ Parental Expectations
★ Identity and Acceptance
★ Money Management
★ Responsible Decision-making
★ Impulsive Spending
★ Prudent Money Management
★ Consequences of Neglect
★ Relationship Strain
★ Prioritizing Needs Over Wants
★ Financial Boundaries
★ Financial Struggle and Desperation
★ Social Class
★ Peer Pressure
Reading Passage Overview | Summaries
❤️ Reading Passage Overview - "Payday Splurge"
This story is about a high school teenager who grapples with the consequences of impulsive spending and financial negligence. From the excitement of payday to hasty decisions like ordering concert tickets, forgetting his mom's birthday, and overspending at the mall, Fraser faces a meager budget of $18 for the month. The story becomes a lesson in financial responsibility, highlighting the challenges that arise when thoughtful money management is neglected. Ultimately, Fraser's experience serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of mindful financial decisions.
❤️ Reading Passage Overview - "Wallet-Draining Romance"
In this story, a high school student Eddie grapples with financial strain and the high expectations of his girlfriend, Callie, whom he initially views as the "perfect girl." Their dinner date becomes a reflection of their relationship dynamics, marked by Callie's expensive choices and Eddie's internal struggle to meet her financial demands. As the evening unfolds, Eddie faces a dilemma: continue funding Callie's lifestyle or assert his own needs. Ultimately, the story takes a decisive turn when Eddie decides to break up with Callie, freeing himself from the financial burden and asserting independence. This highly relatable narrative emphasizes the significance of financial awareness, effective communication in relationships, establishing boundaries, practicing self-advocacy, nurturing independence and self-worth, and fostering empathy and understanding.
❤️ 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.
❤️ Reading Passage Overview - "Shopping Spree"
In this story, Miriam, consumed by the joy of shopping, splurges without concern until her card is unexpectedly rejected. Facing a family emergency, she realizes she has no savings and must resort to using a mysterious card from her mother's drawer to afford a train trip. This experience leads her to reflect on her spending habits and vow to be more responsible in the future. This highly relatable narrative emphasizes the significance of financial literacy and the importance of balancing present enjoyment with future preparedness.
❤️ Reading Passage Overview - "A Poor Man's Daughter"
In this story, a college student from a humble background strives to fit in with wealthier friends by joining them for an expensive dinner at a fancy restaurant. Pressured to maintain appearances, she overspends, accumulating a $147 bill on her credit card. The consequences hit hard as she faces her disappointed father, realizing she jeopardized her dream of attending college. The narrative highlights the struggles of class differences, peer pressure, and the emotional toll of prioritizing social acceptance over financial responsibility. Students can learn the importance of financial responsibility, open communication about budget constraints, prioritizing long-term goals over immediate desires, and understanding the consequences of impulsive actions from this story.
ITEMS INCLUDED IN EACH PACKET
✅ One Reading Passage titled "A Poor Man's Daughter" (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:
✅ VARIETY of Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)
This packet also includes a variety of 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.
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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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This resource is also included in the following discounted BUNDLE:
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Other Financial Responsibility resources you might be interested in:
⭐ FREE Money Management Resource
❤️ Financial Literacy | Responsibility Activity Worksheets Packet
❤️ Money Management SCENARIOS and Keys
❤️ Money Management Scenario Activity Worksheets
❤️ Financial Literacy Reflection Questions
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SEL Passage Packets you might be interested in:
Bullying:
❤ How to Slay a Monster
❤ Paying Tribute
❤ A Different Kind of Torture
❤ The Airdrop Attack
❤ Not Your Usual Prince Charming
Tik Tok Drama
❤ An Alter Ego
❤ Cameras and Mirrors
❤ Chicken Pie
❤ The Scapegoat
❤ The Things That Matter
Social Media Drama
❤ A Ticking Time Bomb
❤ Damage
❤ The Power of Gossip
❤ Social Media Army
❤ The Tik Tok Puppet
Internal Conflicts
★ Not The Usual Prince Charming
★ The Moment That Lasts Forever
★ A Walking Talking Stereotype
★ The Weight of Legacy
★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys
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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources / All Rights Reserved
Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
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LET'S CONNECT:
Financial Literacy | Financial Responsibility | Money Management | Financial
By Queen's Educational Resources
Financial Responsibility | Money Management | Reading Passage | Decision-making
❤ Passage Title - "Payday Splurge"
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Topic - Financial Responsibility | Money Management
★ Financial Responsibility Reading Passage and Activities Packet
★ Related Topics – Impulsive Spending, Prudent Money Management, Consequences of Neglect, Relationship Strain, Parental Guidance
★ 33 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 - "Payday Splurge")
☆ 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)
☆ 8 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 - "Payday Splurge"
This story is about a high school teenager who grapples with the consequences of impulsive spending and financial negligence. From the excitement of payday to hasty decisions like ordering concert tickets, forgetting his mom's birthday, and overspending at the mall, Fraser faces a meager budget of $18 for the month. The story becomes a lesson in financial responsibility, highlighting the challenges that arise when thoughtful money management is neglected. Ultimately, Fraser's experience serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of mindful financial decisions.
ITEMS INCLUDED
✅ One Reading Passage titled "Payday Splurge" (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:
✅ 8 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)
This packet also includes 8 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?
⭐ Fraser's Financial Choices: Consequences and Alternatives
⭐ Smart Spending Strategies: Minimizing Costs and Maximizing Savings
⭐ Money Management Advice
⭐ Wise Financial Counsel
⭐ Learning from Past Financial Errors
⭐ Financial Reflection
⭐ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses
Topics explored in the text:
★ Financial Responsibility
★ Responsible Decision-making
★ Impulsive Spending
★ Prudent Money Management
★ Consequences of Neglect
★ Relationship Strain
★ Parental Guidance
★ Money Management
★ Prioritizing Needs Over Wants
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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.
*******************************
This resource is also included in the following discounted BUNDLES:
*******************************
Other Financial Responsibility resources you might be interested in:
⭐ FREE Money Management Resource
❤️ Financial Literacy | Responsibility Activity Worksheets
❤️ Money Management SCENARIOS and Keys
❤️ Money Management Scenario Activity Worksheets
❤️ Financial Literacy Reflection Questions
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "A Poor Man's Daughter"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Wallet-Draining Romance"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Street Gambling - The Shell Game"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Shopping Spree"
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SEL Passage Packets you might be interested in:
Bullying:
❤ How to Slay a Monster
❤ Paying Tribute
❤ A Different Kind of Torture
❤ The Airdrop Attack
❤ Not Your Usual Prince Charming
Tik Tok Drama
❤ An Alter Ego
❤ Cameras and Mirrors
❤ Chicken Pie
❤ The Scapegoat
❤ The Things That Matter
Social Media Drama
❤ A Ticking Time Bomb
❤ Damage
❤ The Power of Gossip
❤ Social Media Army
❤ The Tik Tok Puppet
Internal Conflicts
★ Not The Usual Prince Charming
★ The Moment That Lasts Forever
★ A Walking Talking Stereotype
★ The Weight of Legacy
★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys
*******************************
Created by © Queen's Educational Resources / All Rights Reserved
Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
*******************************
Interested in REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS?
Checkout my REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS LIBRARY!
*******************************
Interested in realistic kids, teens, and adults clipart? Check out my CLIPART GALLERY!
*******************************
Click here to FOLLOW ME!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!
queenseducationalresources@gmail.com
*******************************
DID YOU KNOW that you can earn money for future TeachShare purchases when you leave feedback on a resource you purchased?!?!? All you have to do is leave feedback on the purchased resource! When you do so, you earn TPT credits. These TPT credits can be redeemed and used toward future purchases!
❤️ Reviews and Ratings: Reviews and Ratings are extremely important to me. Your time to rate this product and write a review will greatly be appreciated! ;-)
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LET'S CONNECT:
Financial Responsibility | Money Management | Reading | Financial Literacy
By Queen's Educational Resources
Financial Responsibility | Money Management | Reading Passage | Shopping Addiction
❤ Passage Title - "Shopping Spree"
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Topic - Financial Responsibility | Money Management
★ Financial Responsibility Reading Passage and Activities Packet
★ Related Topics – Shopping Addiction, Instand Gratification vs. Long-Term Planning, Family Emergencies, Emotional Impact of Financial Stress
★ 45 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 - "Shopping Spree")
☆ 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)
☆ 4 Role-Playing Scenario Worksheets w/ Reflection Questions
☆ 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 - "Shopping Spree"
In this story, Miriam, consumed by the joy of shopping, splurges without concern until her card is unexpectedly rejected. Facing a family emergency, she realizes she has no savings and must resort to using a mysterious card from her mother's drawer to afford a train trip. This experience leads her to reflect on her spending habits and vow to be more responsible in the future.
This highly relatable narrative emphasizes the significance of financial literacy and the importance of balancing present enjoyment with future preparedness.
Students are sure to find both value and enjoyment in this story and its accompanying activities!
ITEMS INCLUDED
✅ One Reading Passage titled "Shopping Spree" (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:
✅ 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?
⭐ Reflecting on Mirian's Choices - Alternate Actions (2 variations)
⭐ Friendship and Finance – What Would You Do?
⭐ Exploring Savings and Financial Goals
⭐ Crafting Responsible Replies: Financial Challenges with Friends
⭐ Consequences of Miriam's Choices
⭐ Miriam's Financial Dilemmas: Agree or Disagree?
⭐ Financial Responsibility - From Reflection to Action
Financial Decision-Making Role Play Worksheet (4 Role-playing Scenarios)
❤ Financial Responsibility Discussion (Scenario | Role-play)
❤ Shopping Intervention (Scenario | Role-play)
❤ Financial Crisis Resolution (Scenario | Role-play)
❤ Long-Term Financial Planning (Scenario | Role-play)
⭐ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses
Themes explored in the text:
★ Financial Responsibility
★ Instant Gratification vs. Long-Term Planning
★ Shopping Addiction
★ Financial Management
★ Family Emergencies
★ Generational Differences in Attitudes Towards Money
★ Emotional Impact of Financial Stress
★ Personal Growth and Self-Reflection
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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.
*******************************
This resource is also included in the following discounted BUNDLES:
*******************************
Other Financial Responsibility resources you might be interested in:
⭐ FREE Money Management Resource
❤️ Financial Literacy | Responsibility Activity Worksheets
❤️ Money Management SCENARIOS and Keys
❤️ Money Management Scenario Activity Worksheets
❤️ Financial Literacy Reflection Questions
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Payday Splurge"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "A Poor Man's Daughter"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Wallet-Draining Romance"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Street Gambling - The Shell Game"
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SEL Passage Packets you might be interested in:
Bullying:
❤ How to Slay a Monster
❤ Paying Tribute
❤ A Different Kind of Torture
❤ The Airdrop Attack
❤ Not Your Usual Prince Charming
Tik Tok Drama
❤ An Alter Ego
❤ Cameras and Mirrors
❤ Chicken Pie
❤ The Scapegoat
❤ The Things That Matter
Social Media Drama
❤ A Ticking Time Bomb
❤ Damage
❤ The Power of Gossip
❤ Social Media Army
❤ The Tik Tok Puppet
Internal Conflicts
★ Not The Usual Prince Charming
★ The Moment That Lasts Forever
★ A Walking Talking Stereotype
★ The Weight of Legacy
★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys
*******************************
Created by © Queen's Educational Resources / All Rights Reserved
Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
*******************************
Interested in REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS?
Checkout my REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS LIBRARY!
*******************************
Interested in realistic kids, teens, and adults clipart? Check out my CLIPART GALLERY!
*******************************
Click here to FOLLOW ME!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!
queenseducationalresources@gmail.com
*******************************
DID YOU KNOW that you can earn money for future TeachShare purchases when you leave feedback on a resource you purchased?!?!? All you have to do is leave feedback on the purchased resource! When you do so, you earn TPT credits. These TPT credits can be redeemed and used toward future purchases!
❤️ Reviews and Ratings: Reviews and Ratings are extremely important to me. Your time to rate this product and write a review will greatly be appreciated! ;-)
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LET'S CONNECT:
Financial Responsibility | Money Management | Gambling | Financial Literacy
By Queen's Educational Resources
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:
✅ 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
★ Financial 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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This resource is also included in the following discounted BUNDLES:
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Other Financial Responsibility resources you might be interested in:
⭐ FREE Money Management Resource
❤️ Financial Literacy | Responsibility Activity Worksheets
❤️ Money Management SCENARIOS and Keys
❤️ Money Management Scenario Activity Worksheets
❤️ Financial Literacy Reflection Questions
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Payday Splurge"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "A Poor Man's Daughter"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Wallet-Draining Romance"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Shopping Spree"
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SEL Passage Packets you might be interested in:
Bullying:
❤ How to Slay a Monster
❤ Paying Tribute
❤ A Different Kind of Torture
❤ The Airdrop Attack
❤ Not Your Usual Prince Charming
Tik Tok Drama
❤ An Alter Ego
❤ Cameras and Mirrors
❤ Chicken Pie
❤ The Scapegoat
❤ The Things That Matter
Social Media Drama
❤ A Ticking Time Bomb
❤ Damage
❤ The Power of Gossip
❤ Social Media Army
❤ The Tik Tok Puppet
Internal Conflicts
★ Not The Usual Prince Charming
★ The Moment That Lasts Forever
★ A Walking Talking Stereotype
★ The Weight of Legacy
★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys
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Created by © Queen's Educational Resources / All Rights Reserved
Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
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Financial Literacy | Financial Responsibility | Money Management | Financial
By Queen's Educational Resources
Financial Responsibility | Money Management | Reading Passage | Peer Pressure
❤ Passage Title - "A Poor Man's Daughter"
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Topic - Financial Responsibility | Money Management
★ Financial Responsibility Reading Passage and Activities Packet
★ Related Topics – Social Class, Peer Pressure, Dreams and Aspirations, Parental Expectations, Identity and Acceptance, Money Management, Decision-making
★ 30 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 - "A Poor Man's Daughter")
☆ 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)
☆ 7 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 - "A Poor Man's Daughter"
In this story, a college student from a humble background strives to fit in with wealthier friends by joining them for an expensive dinner at a fancy restaurant. Pressured to maintain appearances, she overspends, accumulating a $147 bill on her credit card. The consequences hit hard as she faces her disappointed father, realizing she jeopardized her dream of attending college.
The narrative highlights the struggles of class differences, peer pressure, and the emotional toll of prioritizing social acceptance over financial responsibility.
Students can learn the importance of financial responsibility, open communication about budget constraints, prioritizing long-term goals over immediate desires, and understanding the consequences of impulsive actions from this story.
ITEMS INCLUDED
✅ One Reading Passage titled "A Poor Man's Daughter" (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:
✅ 7 Activity Worksheets (to complete before and after reading the passage)
This packet also includes 7 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?
⭐ Amara's Financial Choices: Consequences and Alternatives
⭐ Navigating Financial Choices: Assessing Amara's Decisions
⭐ Crafting Responsible Replies: Financial Challenges with Friends
⭐ Reflecting on Credit Card Usage and Financial Responsibility
⭐ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses
Topics explored in the text:
★ Financial Responsibility
★ Responsible Decision-making
★ Social Class
★ Peer Pressure
★ Dreams and Aspirations
★ Parental Expectations
★ Identity and Acceptance
★ Money Management
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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.
*******************************
This resource is also included in the following discounted BUNDLES:
*******************************
Other Financial Responsibility resources you might be interested in:
⭐ FREE Money Management Resource
❤️ Financial Literacy | Responsibility Activity Worksheets
❤️ Money Management SCENARIOS and Keys
❤️ Money Management Scenario Activity Worksheets
❤️ Financial Literacy Reflection Questions
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Payday Splurge"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Wallet-Draining Romance"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Street Gambling - The Shell Game"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Shopping Spree"
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SEL Passage Packets you might be interested in:
Bullying:
❤ How to Slay a Monster
❤ Paying Tribute
❤ A Different Kind of Torture
❤ The Airdrop Attack
❤ Not Your Usual Prince Charming
Tik Tok Drama
❤ An Alter Ego
❤ Cameras and Mirrors
❤ Chicken Pie
❤ The Scapegoat
❤ The Things That Matter
Social Media Drama
❤ A Ticking Time Bomb
❤ Damage
❤ The Power of Gossip
❤ Social Media Army
❤ The Tik Tok Puppet
Internal Conflicts
★ Not The Usual Prince Charming
★ The Moment That Lasts Forever
★ A Walking Talking Stereotype
★ The Weight of Legacy
★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys
*******************************
Created by © Queen's Educational Resources / All Rights Reserved
Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
*******************************
Interested in REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS?
Checkout my REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS LIBRARY!
*******************************
Interested in realistic kids, teens, and adults clipart? Check out my CLIPART GALLERY!
*******************************
Click here to FOLLOW ME!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!
queenseducationalresources@gmail.com
*******************************
DID YOU KNOW that you can earn money for future TeachShare purchases when you leave feedback on a resource you purchased?!?!? All you have to do is leave feedback on the purchased resource! When you do so, you earn TPT credits. These TPT credits can be redeemed and used toward future purchases!
❤️ Reviews and Ratings: Reviews and Ratings are extremely important to me. Your time to rate this product and write a review will greatly be appreciated! ;-)
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Financial Responsibility | Money Management | Reading Passage | Relationships
By Queen's Educational Resources
Financial Responsibility | Money Management | Reading Passage | Relationships
❤ Passage Title - "Wallet-Draining Romance"
ABOUT THIS RESOURCE
★ Topic - Financial Responsibility | Money Management
★ Financial Responsibility Reading Passage and Activities Packet
★ Related Topics – Financial Pressure, Financial Strain, Manipulation, the Pursuit of Personal Freedom, Challenging Romance
★ 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 - "Wallet-Draining Romance")
☆ 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 - "Wallet-Draining Romance"
In this story, a high school student Eddie grapples with financial strain and the high expectations of his girlfriend, Callie, whom he initially views as the "perfect girl." Their dinner date becomes a reflection of their relationship dynamics, marked by Callie's expensive choices and Eddie's internal struggle to meet her financial demands. As the evening unfolds, Eddie faces a dilemma: continue funding Callie's lifestyle or assert his own needs. Ultimately, the story takes a decisive turn when Eddie decides to break up with Callie, freeing himself from the financial burden and asserting independence.
This highly relatable narrative emphasizes the significance of financial awareness, effective communication in relationships, establishing boundaries, practicing self-advocacy, nurturing independence and self-worth, and fostering empathy and understanding.
Students are sure to find both value and enjoyment in this story and its accompanying activities!
ITEMS INCLUDED
✅ One Reading Passage titled "Wallet-Draining Romance" (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:
✅ 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?
⭐ Relationships and Financial Dynamics Reflection
⭐ Crafting Responsible Replies: Financial Challenges with Partners
⭐ Analyzing Eddie
⭐ Relationship Advice for Eddie and Callie
⭐ My Personal Financial Snapshop
⭐ Perfect or Not: Evaluating Callie and Defining Your Ideal Partner
⭐ Financial Errors: Learning from Eddie's Mistakes in Love and Money
⭐ Financial Decision-Making Role Play Worksheet (4 Roleplaying Scenarios)
⭐ Detailed Answer Keys | Sample Responses
Themes explored in the text:
★ Financial Responsibility
★ Financial Pressure
★ Financial Strain
★ Manipulation
★ The Pursuit of Personal Freedom
★ Challenging Romance
★ Responsible Decision-making
★ Boundaries
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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.
*******************************
This resource is also included in the following discounted BUNDLES:
*******************************
Other Financial Responsibility resources you might be interested in:
⭐ FREE Money Management Resource
❤️ Financial Literacy | Responsibility Activity Worksheets
❤️ Money Management SCENARIOS and Keys
❤️ Money Management Scenario Activity Worksheets
❤️ Financial Literacy Reflection Questions
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Payday Splurge"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "A Poor Man's Daughter"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Shopping Spree"
❤️ Financial Responsibility Passage Packet - "Street Gambling - The Shell Game"
*******************************
SEL Passage Packets you might be interested in:
Bullying:
❤ How to Slay a Monster
❤ Paying Tribute
❤ A Different Kind of Torture
❤ The Airdrop Attack
❤ Not Your Usual Prince Charming
Tik Tok Drama
❤ An Alter Ego
❤ Cameras and Mirrors
❤ Chicken Pie
❤ The Scapegoat
❤ The Things That Matter
Social Media Drama
❤ A Ticking Time Bomb
❤ Damage
❤ The Power of Gossip
❤ Social Media Army
❤ The Tik Tok Puppet
Internal Conflicts
★ Not The Usual Prince Charming
★ The Moment That Lasts Forever
★ A Walking Talking Stereotype
★ The Weight of Legacy
★ Conflict Resolution Activity Worksheets and Keys
*******************************
Created by © Queen's Educational Resources / All Rights Reserved
Your purchase includes one copy to be used in a single classroom. If you are looking for multiple copies, please be sure to purchase additional licenses.
*******************************
Interested in REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS?
Checkout my REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS LIBRARY!
*******************************
Interested in realistic kids, teens, and adults clipart? Check out my CLIPART GALLERY!
*******************************
Click here to FOLLOW ME!
Please feel free to email me if you have any questions!
queenseducationalresources@gmail.com
*******************************
DID YOU KNOW that you can earn money for future TeachShare purchases when you leave feedback on a resource you purchased?!?!? All you have to do is leave feedback on the purchased resource! When you do so, you earn TPT credits. These TPT credits can be redeemed and used toward future purchases!
❤️ Reviews and Ratings: Reviews and Ratings are extremely important to me. Your time to rate this product and write a review will greatly be appreciated! ;-)
*******************************
LET'S CONNECT: