Students analyze the cost of mailing a letter since 1917, then read a news article about the increasing stamp price and new Star Wars stamps that will be available. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students read the news piece and participate in a think-pair-share activity. Lesson includes interdisciplinary follow-up activities.

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collector stamps, postal service, stamp price, social studies

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