Unit 2: Finding your dream home

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Assessment

Home-buying: Pre- and Post- Test
Home-buying: Pre- and Post- Test

Activities

Lesson 1
Guided Writing: Guided Writing: Unlocking the Door to your Dream House
Guided Writing: The Home I knew as a Child
Writing; Revisiting Your First Home mid-level ABE
Writing: Dream Houses low- to mid-level ABE
Drawing: House dreaming low-level ABE

Lesson 2
Discussion: Advantages and Disadvantages of Owning a Home mid-level ABE
Letter Writing: Advantages & Disadvantages of Owning a Home mid-level ABE
Group Discussion: Needs vs. Wants mid-level ABE
Discussion Activity: Find Your House low-level ABE
Vocabulary: Reflecting on Neighborhoods low-level ABE
Writing; Living in the City mid-level ABE

Lesson 3
Visiting Open Houses: mid-to upper-level ABE
How Much Will It Cost?: Math Skills mid-level ABE