Rich Dad, Poor Dad

Remind your students that this book is simply the opinions and perspective of one man. This is his road and advice, but its not the only way to think or the only way to become successful. Be sure to use words and examples that middle-schoolers will understand. Chapter 1: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Who is Kiyosakis rich dad? What career do the dads have? Why does Kiyosaki call his dad poor even though he earns a large salary?

Chapter 2: The Rich Dont Work for Money

Why dont rich people work for money? Whats another big idea in this chapter?

Chapter 3: Why Teach Financial Literacy What is the difference between an asset and a liability? How can a financial dream turn into a nightmare?

Chapter 4: Mind Your Own Business

Whats the big idea in this chapter?

Chapter 5: The History of Taxes and the Power of Corporations

Why is it good to own a corporation?

Chapter 6: The Rich Invent Money

How do rich people create money?

Chapter 7: Work to Learn, Dont Work for Money Why should people not work for money?

Chapter 8: Overcoming Obstacles Give an example of each of the 5 obstacles that stop people from being rich.

Chapter 9: Getting Started What are 10 steps you can take to become rich?

Chapter 10: Still Want More? Here are Some To Dos

Whats a big idea in this chapter?

Chapter 11: How to Pay for College for Only $7000 What lesson/idea is Kiyosaki trying to teach in this chapter?

Sketch a graph/diagram that you can use to explain a concept in this book.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Remind your students that this book is simply the opinions and perspective of one man. This is his road and advice, but its not the only way to think or the only way to become successful. Be sure to use words and examples that middle-schoolers will understand. Define paradigm. Give an example of a paradigm. What is a principle? Why should people be principle-centered? What is a personal bank account? Habit 1: Be Proactive Give an example of this habit. What step can students take to practice this habit? Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind Give an example of this habit. What step can students take to practice this habit? Habit 3: Put First Things First Give an example of this habit. What step can students take to practice this habit? Habit 4: Think Win-Win Give an example of this habit. What step can students take to practice this habit? Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to be Understood Give an example of this habit.

What step can students take to practice this habit? Habit 6: Synergize Give an example of this habit. What step can students take to practice this habit? Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw Give an example of this habit. What step can students take to practice this habit? What is the Upward Spiral?

Sketch a graph/diagram that you can use to explain a concept in this book.

Ignorance is No Defense
For each chapter, write down the most interesting/important idea of the chapter. Be sure to use words and examples that middle-schoolers will understand. Crime and Punishment

Search & Seizure

Arrests

Who Can Be Charged With a Crime

Prosecution as an Adult

Prosecution Under 17 Years

Trial & Punishment

Underage Drinking

False ID & Misrepresentation of Age

Possession & Sale of Marijuana

Possession & Sale of Other Drugs Other Drug-Related Laws

Drinking, Drugs & Driving

Other Driving Violations

Age of Consent & Statutory Rape

Sex Crimes with Force

Sex Crimes Against Children

Other Crimes Against Children

Assault & Battery

Robbery & Armed Robbery

Taking Another Persons Life

Self-Defense

Stealing Invading Another Persons Property

Criminal Street Gang

Weapons

Public Indecency & Gambling

Driving Cars & Boats

Other General Laws

Sketch a graph/diagram that you can use to explain a concept in this book.