As part of a study of saving choices and opportunity costs, class members listen to a reading of Lois Lenski's Cotton in My Sack, and then evaluate the spending choices made by the Hutley family.

 

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Instructional Ideas

• If possible, bring in a cotton plant for kids to examine
• Download images of cotton fields, processing equipment, etc.
• Project images of the illustrations in the book 

Classroom Considerations

• The lesson is based on Lois Lenski's book, Cotton in My Sack, which is out of print but can be found in some libraries; used copies are available online 

Pros

• The detailed plan includes activities, worksheets, discussion questions, and answer keys 
• Lenski's story of the life of sharecroppers and the choices they have to make is sure to engage learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.5.4 RL.5.5 RI.5.1 RI.5.3 RI.5.7 W.5.1.a W.5.2.a SL.5.1.a