"Do You Know Your Consumer Rights?" Anticipation Guide

Interactive activity using colored response cards to assess and correct student understanding of consumer rights and responsibilities

Duration

50 minutes

Group Size

Whole Class

Subject

Consumer Rights

Activity Type

Assessment

6.EDM.1

Learning Objectives

Assess prior knowledge about consumer rights and responsibilities
Identify and correct common misconceptions about consumer protection
Engage in respectful discussion about consumer experiences
Connect personal experiences to formal consumer rights concepts

Materials Needed

Essential Materials:

• Colored paper cards (4 colors per student)
• Anticipation guide statements
• Scenario cards
• Markers for writing responses

Color System:

• Green = Strongly Agree
• Yellow = Agree
• Orange = Disagree
• Red = Strongly Disagree

Activity Procedure

Step 1
Card System Setup (10 minutes)

• Distribute 4 colored paper pieces to each student
• Explain color coding system clearly
• Have students write responses clearly on each card
• Practice holding up cards for visibility

Step 2
Anticipation Guide Activity (30 minutes)

• Read statements about consumer rights aloud
• Students hold up appropriate colored response card
• Turn to partner to discuss reasoning (1-2 minutes)
• Call on volunteers to explain their thinking
• Record common responses and misconceptions

Sample Statements:

• "You can return any item if you change your mind"
• "Customers must always bring receipts to return items"
• "You have the right to know what ingredients are in food products"
• "Stores must replace faulty goods or refund your money"
• "Customers have the right to complain about bad service"

Step 3
Misconception Correction (10 minutes)

• Address common misconceptions revealed through activity
• Provide correct information about consumer rights
• Connect to real-world examples from students' experiences
• Preview upcoming detailed learning about consumer protection

Differentiation Strategies

ELL Students

• Provide simplified language versions
• Use visual cues and examples
• Allow extra processing time

Writing Difficulties

• Allow verbal responses
• Provide pre-written cards
• Use partner support

Concrete Learners

• Use visual cues and examples
• Provide real-world scenarios
• Connect to personal experiences

Assessment Criteria

Formative Assessment:

• Monitor understanding through card responses
• Evaluate reasoning quality in partner discussions
• Note misconceptions for future instruction planning
• Observe student engagement and participation

Success Indicators:

• Students can articulate reasoning for their responses
• Active participation in partner discussions
• Willingness to share thinking with class
• Recognition of misconceptions when corrected

Extension Activities

• Create additional anticipation statements based on local consumer issues
• Research actual consumer protection laws in your country
• Interview family members about their consumer experiences
• Design a consumer rights awareness poster

"Do You Know Your Consumer Rights?" Anticipation Guide

Interactive activity using colored response cards to assess and correct student understanding of consumer rights and responsibilities

Duration

50 minutes

Group Size

Whole Class

Subject

Consumer Rights

Activity Type

Assessment

6.EDM.1

Learning Objectives

Assess prior knowledge about consumer rights and responsibilities
Identify and correct common misconceptions about consumer protection
Engage in respectful discussion about consumer experiences
Connect personal experiences to formal consumer rights concepts

Materials Needed

Essential Materials:

• Colored paper cards (4 colors per student)
• Anticipation guide statements
• Scenario cards
• Markers for writing responses

Color System:

• Green = Strongly Agree
• Yellow = Agree
• Orange = Disagree
• Red = Strongly Disagree

Activity Procedure

Step 1
Card System Setup (10 minutes)

• Distribute 4 colored paper pieces to each student
• Explain color coding system clearly
• Have students write responses clearly on each card
• Practice holding up cards for visibility

Step 2
Anticipation Guide Activity (30 minutes)

• Read statements about consumer rights aloud
• Students hold up appropriate colored response card
• Turn to partner to discuss reasoning (1-2 minutes)
• Call on volunteers to explain their thinking
• Record common responses and misconceptions

Sample Statements:

• "You can return any item if you change your mind"
• "Customers must always bring receipts to return items"
• "You have the right to know what ingredients are in food products"
• "Stores must replace faulty goods or refund your money"
• "Customers have the right to complain about bad service"

Step 3
Misconception Correction (10 minutes)

• Address common misconceptions revealed through activity
• Provide correct information about consumer rights
• Connect to real-world examples from students' experiences
• Preview upcoming detailed learning about consumer protection

Differentiation Strategies

ELL Students

• Provide simplified language versions
• Use visual cues and examples
• Allow extra processing time

Writing Difficulties

• Allow verbal responses
• Provide pre-written cards
• Use partner support

Concrete Learners

• Use visual cues and examples
• Provide real-world scenarios
• Connect to personal experiences

Assessment Criteria

Formative Assessment:

• Monitor understanding through card responses
• Evaluate reasoning quality in partner discussions
• Note misconceptions for future instruction planning
• Observe student engagement and participation

Success Indicators:

• Students can articulate reasoning for their responses
• Active participation in partner discussions
• Willingness to share thinking with class
• Recognition of misconceptions when corrected

Extension Activities

• Create additional anticipation statements based on local consumer issues
• Research actual consumer protection laws in your country
• Interview family members about their consumer experiences
• Design a consumer rights awareness poster

"Do You Know Your Consumer Rights?" Anticipation Guide

Learning Objectives

Materials Needed

Essential Materials:

Color System:

Activity Procedure

Step 1Card System Setup (10 minutes)

Step 2Anticipation Guide Activity (30 minutes)

Sample Statements:

Step 3Misconception Correction (10 minutes)

Differentiation Strategies

ELL Students

Writing Difficulties

Concrete Learners

Assessment Criteria

Formative Assessment:

Success Indicators:

Extension Activities

"Do You Know Your Consumer Rights?" Anticipation Guide

Learning Objectives

Materials Needed

Essential Materials:

Color System:

Activity Procedure

Step 1Card System Setup (10 minutes)

Step 2Anticipation Guide Activity (30 minutes)

Sample Statements:

Step 3Misconception Correction (10 minutes)

Differentiation Strategies

ELL Students

Writing Difficulties

Concrete Learners

Assessment Criteria

Formative Assessment:

Success Indicators:

Extension Activities

Step 1
Card System Setup (10 minutes)

Step 2
Anticipation Guide Activity (30 minutes)

Step 3
Misconception Correction (10 minutes)

Step 1
Card System Setup (10 minutes)

Step 2
Anticipation Guide Activity (30 minutes)

Step 3
Misconception Correction (10 minutes)