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 1 Dollars and Cents — Classroom Lesson  

Ms. Marquez: Now, let's learn how to write amounts of money.
This is how we write 25 cents. This is a dollar sign. And this is how many cents.
This is $4.36. On the left, we have dollars, and on the right we have cents.
This is $57.92.
This is $100.05. How much is this, Jagraj?
Jagraj: $2.65.
Ms. Marquez: Good. Luis, how much is this?
Luis: $42.98.
Ms. Marquez: Very good. Lana, how much is this?
Lana: $65.98.
Ms. Marquez: Miguel, how much is this?
Miguel: $75.80.
Ms. Marquez: Excellent. Well done, everyone.

 2 Counting Money — Classroom Practice  

Ms. Marquez: Okay, class, let's practice some more. Lana, how much is this?
Lana: 75 cents.
Ms. Marquez: Good. Jane, how much is this?
Jane: 60 cents.
Ms. Marquez: Very good. Ying Le, how much is this?
Ying Le: Four cents.
Ms. Marquez: Very nice. And, Jagraj, how much is this?
Jagraj: 25 cents.
Ms. Marquez: Very good.

 3 Counting Money — Celia's Practice  

Ms. Marquez: Okay, class, let's practice with real money. I need a volunteer. Celia, please come up to the desk.
Stand right here, so they can see you. Okay.
Show me a dime. Good.
Show me a dollar and a nickel. Good.
Now show me $5.25.
Celia: $5.25.
Ms. Marquez: Excellent. Okay. Now, how much is this?
Celia: 20 dollars, 50 cents and 10 cents, 60 cents, and one cent, 61 cents. $20.61.
Ms. Marquez: Excellent. Good job, Celia.

 4 Asking for Prices — Classroom Lesson  

Ms. Marquez: Now, we know about money. Let's practice asking for prices. When we want to know the price,
we ask: How much? Repeat: How much?
Class: How much?
Ms. Marquez: Good. Now look at the board, and answer my questions.
How much is this pencil?
Celia: It's 50 cents.
Ms. Marquez: Good. Now, Celia, ask Ying Le about this book.
Celia: How much is this book?
Ying Le: It's $7.82.
Ms. Marquez: Good. Now, Ying Le, go ahead and ask someone else.
Ying Le: Lana, how much is this backpack?
Lana: It's $24.99.
Ms. Marquez: Excellent.

 5 Asking for Prices — Grammar: How much?

Singular - HOW MUCH IS …?
When you ask the price of one thing, use is.
How much is the necklace?
It's $25.00
Plural - HOW MUCH ARE …?
When you ask the price of more than one thing use are.
How much are the earrings?
They're $25.00

 6 Asking for Prices — Buying Jewelry  

Samantha: Hi. Can I help you?
Maria: Yes. How much is this black necklace?
Samantha: The black necklace is $15.25.
Maria: $15.25?
Samantha: Mmm-hmm. [yes]
Maria: That's expensive. Ummm. What about this white necklace?
Samantha: The white necklace is $35.95.
Maria: $35.95?
Samantha: Mmm-hmm [yes].
Maria: $35.95. That's very expensive. Um. May I try this bracelet on?
Samantha: Of course.
Maria: How much is this bracelet?
Samantha: That bracelet is $8.50.
Maria: That's a great deal.
Samantha: With tax, $9.20.
Maria: $9.20.

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