Gettin’ Through Thursday

Melrose Cooper; Lee & Low Books 1998

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Andre can’t stand Thursdays. Each week, that’s the day before his mother gets paid, and there is never enough money on hand. When his report card comes Andre knows he will make the honor roll – and that his mother has promised him a “royal party” on that very day. But problems arise when the report card arrives on Thursday – the day when the family has no money left! Will Andre get his party after all?

Economic Concepts

Scarcity
Economic Wants

Grade Levels

Primary (K-3)
Intermediate (4-6

Related Subjects

Multicultural

Teacher Tips for Using this Book

from Econ Ed

Description of Online Lesson, Getting’ Through Thursday
http://www.kidseconbooks.com/html/gettin_through_thursday.html
Students read the book and discuss the economics concepts through a set of questions and answers.

from Linda Hicks

This book can be used to teach theme, text connections, inferences, and text types. It can also teach about patience, days of the week, and family relationships. It also shows opportunity costs, interdepence, trade-offs, and budgeting.