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Andrea Carter and thePrice of Truth

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Andrea Carter and the Price of Truth © 2010 by Susan K. Marlow

Published by:Kregel Publications

P.O. Box 2607Grand Rapids, MI 49501

www.kregel.com

Pictures used with permission from Susan Marlow and Kregel Publishing

Clip art is from Art Explosion 800,000 andwww.clipart.com with permission

Authors: Nancy Fileccia and Paula Winget


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So where do the mini-booklets go?

A color-coded and labeled KEY is included. This key shows you where all of the mini-booklets go ineach folder. Keep this page handy! You’ll also see at the top of the mini-booklet pages anothergraphic that shows once again where to place the booklet in each folder. So there are TWO ways tosee where to place the booklet. We made it easy! You won’t get lost.

How do I use the book with the lapbook?The lapbook is meant to be completed chapter by chapter. The top of each mini-booklet page liststhe chapter(s) that you will need to read before beginning the mini-booklet. Extra informationalpages to expand your knowledge of Andi and the 1880s are included. When to read the chapters isincluded on the mini-booklet page. *Please note: some of the mini-booklets are worked throughoutthe reading of the book. We will let you know which ones these are. Before reading the book, lookthrough the mini-booklets to see which ones need information from the book. It will be helpful tohave these in mind as you are reading.

Things to Know

Lapbook Assembly Choices

Choice #1 -Do not glue your folders together until you have completely finished all three folders. Itis easier to work with one folder instead of two or three glued together.

Choice #2 -Glue all of your folders together before beginning. Some children like to see the entireproject as they work on it. It helps with keeping up with which folder you are supposed to beworking in. The choices are completely up to you and your child!

Hamburger Fold-Fold horizontally

Hotdog Fold- Fold vertically

Folds- Labeled with a small line to show where the fold is and the words hamburger fold or hotdog fold.

Dotted Lines-These are the cutting lines

Cover Labels- Most of the booklets that are folded look nicer with a label on top instead of just a blank space.They will be labeled “cover label.”


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1. Gather the number offolders required for yourparticular lapbook.

2. Open up each folder andflatten it out.

3. Take the right side and fold itall the way over until the tab isjust before the middle crease inthe folder. Do not overlap thiscrease with the tab.

4. Fold the left hand-side overjust to the crease but notoverlapping it. Your folder nowhas two flaps. We like to run aruler down each fold to makethe fold neater and flatter. Dosteps 3 and 4 to the remainingfolders.

5. Take two of the folders andapply a generous amount ofglue to their flaps. Werecommend using Zip DryPaper Glue.

6. Bring the flapstogether and press sothey stick together.

7. Do steps 5 and 6 to yourremaining folders (if any).

8. The patterns for all the mini-booklets areprovided. Just cut out, construct, and glue theminto your lapbook. Refer to the color-codedplacement page or the actual mini-booklet pagefor placement of each mini-booklet.

How to fold and connect the folders for your lapbook.


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Folder 1

Cowhands

Wheredo I

Live?

GoodIntentions

CoinBullies

Lullaby

California

MERCANTILE

Folder 2

Turningto God

Spanish Words Rules of aGentleman

Character

Court Terms

BiscuitTruth

Folder 3

Lie

MusicBox

Andi

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Contents

The State of CaliforniaGood Intentions

The History of the Gold CoinThe Mercantile

BulliesBrahms’s LullabyTurning to God

An 1880s InquestThe American Justice SystemRules of a Gentleman in 1880

Character Counts!The History of the Biscuit

The History of JamThe Truth

Kerosene LampIs It Ever OK to Lie?Inside a Courthouse

The Music Box“Andi”

The Five Elements of a Story


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Complete the SceneCut out the scene on the dotted line. Glue to the front of your closed lapbook. Andi has afear of testifying in the courtroom. In the picture, draw Andi in the witness chair. Draw her

attorney talking to her. See how many things you can add to the courtroom.

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The State of California

Andi and her family live in Fresno, California. during the late 1800s. Herfamily makes their living as ranchers. Listed below is some fun informationabout the state of California.

*Nickname: The Golden State

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*State Abbreviation: CA

*Motto: Eureka (I have found it!)

*Tree: California Redwood

*Reptile: Desert Tortoise

*Gem: Serpentine

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State Flag

*Capital: Sacramento

*Gemstone: Benitoite

*Insect: California dog-face butterfly

*Bird: California Quail

*Fossil: Sabretooth cat

*Flower: Poppy


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Folder 1Entire Book

Read The State of California.Andi and her family call the great state of California home.Cut out the booklet and hamburger fold. Glue the cover sheet tothe outside of the booklet (the booklet will open from the topdown).Directions: Fill out the information on the booklets.

State Capital:

State Nickname:

State Insect:

State Gem:

State Flower

State TreeState Flag

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Folder 1Chapters 1-2

As Andi awaits the wrath of her brother, she ponders why shealways seems to find trouble. Have you ever felt like Andi?Does it seem that every time you try to do something good, italways ends in trouble?Cut out the booklet as one piece. Hotdog fold in half. Glue thecover sheet on, and then glue the booklet into lapbook.Directions: On the inside of the booklet, write about some ofAndi’s good intentions; then write about the good intentionsyou have.

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Andi’s Good Intentions


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Chapter 3

In the 1800s, most of the coins in use were made of real silver, gold, or copper.How did these coin come into circulation?

With the signing of the U.S. constitution in 1787, the new leaders of Americarealized there was a need for a respected monetary system. At that time,Alexander Hamilton held the office of the Secretary of the Treasury, and he beganplanning for a national Mint. Eventually, Congress passed a new law—theCoinage Act (or Mint Act)—on April 2, 1792. This law established the “dollar” asthe unit of money used in the U.S. The law also set up a “decimal” system for ourmoney (10 pennies in a dime; 10 dimes in a dollar, etc.).

In 1793, the first batch of coins (11,178 copper coins) were produced. Within acouple of years, the mint began issuing gold and silver coins as well. In the earlyyears of making the coins, the process was very tedious and physical. The metals(gold, silver, and copper) had to be heated and melted in a large furnace. After itwas melted, the liquid metal was poured out into thin sheets. Next, coin shapeswere punched out of the metal sheets. The coins were then stamped with thedesigns on each side.

The History of the Gold Coin

The first gold coin produced was the $5.00 gold coin. It was issued in 1795. Thedesign on the coin was the bust of Liberty wearing a conical cap, plus an eaglewith a wreath above its head on the reverse side.

Later on, gold coins of higher value were issued. These coins were givennicknames (from the stamped eagle on the coin):

“Double-eagle” - $20 gold coin

“Eagle”- $10 gold coin

“Half-eagle” - $5 gold coin

“Quarter-eagle” - $2.50 gold coin

Dollars, half-dollars, and dismes (dimes) were made of real silver. The “nickel” cameinto use in 1866, due to silver shortages during the Civil War. Cents (pennies) and“half-cents” were copper coins.

Today, a real “silver dollar” is rare, and only collectors own real gold coins.

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Folder 1Read The History of the Gold Coin.Cut out the circles and stack them together, with the“Five-dollar Gold Piece” circle on top. Staple at the topand glue into lapbook.Direction: Choose either the front or the back of thecoin and glue onto the booklet. Then, on the otherbooklet, design your own coin.

Chapter 3

Five-dollar Gold Piece

My Own Coin

This 1893 $5.00 half-eagle is very similar to what Chad paid Andi as part of her wages for workingin the orchard.


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Chapter 4

Today when you or your family need milk, bread, or clothes, you just hop in a carand drive to a “super” store like Wal-Mart to pick up everything you need.However, in the late 1880s, Andi and her family did not have this luxury. Duringthis time there were no malls or Wal-Mart. You had to shop at many differentstores to get all the things you needed. You bought produce from the grocer,meat from the butcher, ice from the ice man, milk from the milkman (or you milkedyour own cow), and dry goods from the mercantile. Many mercantiles in smalltowns carried a wide variety of everything from cheese to thread, ribbon, andkerosene lamps. And every mercantile offered penny candy and the pickle barrel.

Like Andi, folks liked to look through the windows of the town’s mercantile. Butspending money there was not an everyday affair. Most families did not have themeans or the money to shop for “fun.” Families lived from one weekly paycheck tothe next. There was very little extra money to spend on non-essential items.

Luxuries like a new toy or dress were rare. Instead of purchasing new clothing, anolder piece of clothing would be cut into material and used as a “patch” to mendthe worn part. Clothing was passed from one child to the next or “handed down.”New items were only purchased for extremely special occasions.

When the family did shop at the mercantile, they usually stocked up on items thatwere needed to live. Things like coffee, flour, salt, and molasses were bought inlarge quantities. After the needed supplies were paid for, if there was any moneyleft, the child might have been allowed a treat—penny candy like a lemon drop ora peppermint stick.

If money became tight due to a poor crop season, most mercantile stores offeredcredit to families. This allowed families to still be able to buy the items theyneeded. They could then pay only a small amount of money each week until thebill was paid, or they could pay their bill when the crop was harvested. Sometimesthe owner of the mercantile would even “trade” goods with families. He would takeeggs the family had in exchange for something the family could not producethemselves, like coffee.

The Mercantile


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MERCANTILE

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Folder 1 Chapter 4

Read The Mercantile. Then read the information under the price list onthis page. Cut out the mercantile storefront booklet as one piece. Fold inhalf. Glue into lapbook. Cut out the price list.Directions: On the underside of the cover flap, glue the price list so thatyou can read it when you lift the cover. Cut out “ MY LIST” and glue it tothe inside of the booklet. Now write what you chose to buy and how muchyou spent out of your $3.00.

Fabric: 10 cents/yardComb: 40 cents

1 dozen buttons: 15 cents

Thread 25 cents/spoolBrown sugar 10 cents/pound

Cheese: 17 cents/poundEggs: 30 cents/dozen

Butter: 39 cents/poundMatches 8 cents/box

Kerosene 40 cents/gallonBeans 9 cents/quart

White sugar 10 cents/poundCartridges 50 cents/box

Music Box $11.95Shoes $2.50

My List:

You have $3.00 to spend at themercantile. What will you buy? Make alist on the “My List” sheet below andkeep track of your costs. Don’t forgetto glue “My List” into the booklet.

Total cost: __________

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Folder 1Chapter 5

Heading home, Andi hears a noise in the alley. When shegoes to investigate, she sees Johnny picking on Robbie.One thing leads to another and Andi finds herself in a badsituation.Cut the figure out as one piece. Fold in all 4 trianglestoward the middle. Glue into lapbook.Directions: On two of the flaps, describe how you thinkAndi must have felt. On the other two flaps, write what elseAndi could have done in this situation.

Bullies


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