Asking for a loan
Students deliver a persuasive monologue on why a family member should lend them money.
Big idea
People can get different types of loans based on how much money they make and their history paying back loans.
Essential questions
- How might a person’s money habits and choices influence their ability to borrow money?
- What are some questions to ask a lender to better understand the risks and benefits of borrowing money?
Objectives
- Identify characteristics that make a person a good borrower
- Create a speech (also called a monologue) to ask a family member for a loan
What students will do
- Create a persuasive speech to get a loan from a family member.
- Deliver the speech to the class.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_asking-loan_guide.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_asking-loan_worksheet.pdf
Note: Please remember to consider your students’ accommodations and special needs to ensure that all students are able to participate in a meaningful way.