Being a responsible borrower
Students watch a role-play to learn about the behaviors of a responsible borrower and answer questions about borrowing.
Big idea
Borrowers who’ve paid back loans on time in the past may have a better chance of getting a loan in the future.
Essential questions
- How could a person’s behaviors influence their ability to borrow money?
- How would a responsible borrower act?
Objectives
- Understand what makes a person a responsible borrower
- Identify behaviors that can help people get credit or hurt their borrowing reputation
What students will do
- Watch a role-play about borrowing.
- Identify the behaviors of a responsible borrower.
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Teacher guide
cfpb_building_block_activities_being-responsible-borrower_guide.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_como-ser-un-prestatario-responsable_guia.pdf
Student materials
cfpb_building_block_activities_being-responsible-borrower_worksheet.pdf
cfpb_building_block_activities_como-ser-un-prestatario-responsable_tabla.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.