Elicit non-trivial dialogue from students. Guide students to reflection and analysis of the experience. Encourage students to share their perceptions and beliefs. Summarize and review similarities and differences.
Discussion: Reactions to song
Objective: To use Miss Mary Mack as a vehicle for discussing experiences with money.
Activity: Teacher-led discussion: what did Mary Mack barter in the song? What did she buy? What is the difference between the two transactions? How are they the same? How are they different?