This tale starts believably but becomes quite farfetched by the second tape. A young girl describes how her school friend made over a million dollars by creating and marketing a cheaper and better toothpaste. Instead of peppermint, his dentrifice has flavors like. Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and enrichment pdfs for this book. Abc afterschool specials the toothpaste millionaire tv. Watch the abc afterschool special season 3, episode 4 the toothpaste millionaire. Sections options space for short answers in each section. The toothpaste millionaire by jean merrill, paperback barnes.
Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. See more ideas about young entrepreneurs, teen entrepreneurs and cookie company. Overview of toothpaste millionaire, the, 1974, directed by richard kinon, with tierre turner, shelly juttner, david pollack, at turner classic movies. I also appreciate that the toothpaste millionaire s protagonist is a clever, complex, and eccentric black kid because i was a weird and eccentric multiracial kid. Mar 14, 2017 the toothpaste millionaire when kates family moved to cleveland, she had trouble making friendsat first. Follows common core standards this 43page bookletstyle novel study is designed to follow students throughout the entire book.
This is the story of my friend rufus mayflower and how he got to be a millionaire. Betting he can make a gallon of his own for the same price as one tube from the store, rufus develops a stepbystep production plan with help. His friend asked him to and he realized that he could make a lot of toothpaste for really cheap. The toothpaste millionaire by jean merrill paperback. See more ideas about student reading, curriculum and entrepreneurship. Together, the sixth graders tackle the business world, learning as they go about company shares, loans, employees, and exactly how many toothpaste tubes make a gross. The toothpaste millionaire by jean merrill fictiondb. We were all impressed by this colorfully written story and it was a joy. Apr 15, 2020 sixthgrader rufus mayflower didnt set out to be a millionaire he only wanted to save money on toothpaste.
This would be a great book to guide kids through some reallife math problems. Clearly, rufus has what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Sixthgrader kate is feeling a little lonely at her new school in east. Jean merrill january 27, 1923 august 2, 2012 was an american writer of childrens books and editor, known best for the pushcart war, a novel published in 1964. Betting he can make a gallon of his own for the same price as one tube from the store, rufus the friendship of a little red hen and a homeless dog who appoints himself her protector is. Choose from 46 different sets of toothpaste millionaire flashcards on quizlet. The toothpaste millionaire by jean merrill goodreads. Sixthgrader rufus mayflower doesnt set out to become. Sixthgrader rufus mayflower doesnt set out to become a millionaire. It is a good book in the beginning, then it just had too many details about the building, how much toothpaste would cost, everything. Toothpaste is a paste or gel dentifrice used with a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth. Jean merrill january 27, 1923 august 2, 2012 was an american writer of childrens books.
He also has a good sense of what things should cost. In the story, they end up millionaires by the 8th grade. By the time he reaches the eighth grade, rufus makes more than a gallon he makes a million. Selection from macmillanmcgrawhill 2003 pupil edition, grade 4. Learn toothpaste millionaire with free interactive flashcards.
In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. How you can retire a millionaire and live a life of wealth no matter what your pay grade using special military investment benefits and a proven plan for success the millionaire real estate agent. Betting he can make a gallon of his own for the same. Download pdf the toothpaste millionaire free online new. Genre fiction kate, whos in the sixth grade, and her genius friend rufus tackle some tough problems mathematical and otherwise when they start selling the toothpaste rufus whips up in his kitchen. Set in 1960s cleveland, ohio, follow 6thgrader rufus mayflower as he and his friends use reallife mathematical problems to help their budding business making toothpaste succeed.
After reading a bonus novel, the student fills out an info sheet and takes a tf quiz. A fun, engaging, 43page bookletstyle novel study complete with a challenging, bookbased word jumble and word search. The toothpaste millionaire mh edition by susan nanus. Kathryn found the machine, bought the toothpaste tubes, found the mechanic to run the machine and act as a manager and basically contributed to every aspect of this company. The young africanamerican boy can draw a map to almost anywhere in cleveland, make a pattern for saddlebags, and calculate to the penny how much money a project will need. He opens for business in his garage and quickly evolves into the toothpaste millionaire. In this sense of entirely glossing over her contributions, this book is horribly, horribly sexist. This was followed in 1972 by the toothpaste millionaire.
Toothpaste millionaire chapter 18 reading quiz quizizz. A couple of summers ago, id read the lemonade war by jacqueline davies and really enjoyed the fun spirit of the characters. My kabob keep a book onboard independent reading program revolves around bonus novels on the students bingo card. Follows common core standards this 43page bookletstyle novel study is designed. The toothpaste millionaire the millionaire mind millionaire set military millionaire. When challenged to make a gallon of toothpaste for the same price as a single tube, rufus and his best friend kate set up a backyard business that soon succeeds beyond their wildest expectations. Books similar to the toothpaste millionaire the toothpaste millionaire. Enchanted forest chronicles patricia wrede, white collar, oxford time travel universe connie willis, the toothpaste millionaire jean merrill, the scarlet pimpernel baroness orczy, the scarlet pimpernel 1934, station eleven emily st.
So when he is annoyed by the prices in the drugstore, rufus decides to make his own, less expensive toothpaste. Sixthgrader rufus mayflower didnt set out to be a millionairehe only wanted to save money on toothpaste. Along the way they demonstrate ingenuity, empathy, intelligence and. Download pdf the toothpaste millionaire free online.
The toothpaste millionaire zoom a resourceful and scrupulously honest 12year old makes a million dollars by selling toothpaste at no more than 15 cents a tube. Likable, clever, and inventive sixthgraders rufus mayflower and kate mackinstrey develop and sell toothpaste to become millionaires in just one year. The purpose of this abc afterschool special is to educate youngsters in the joys of empowerment and also to prepare them for the disappointments and setbacks that life may have to offer. To illustrate the concept of saving money by opting for homemade instead of store bought, the architects wife decided to lead the kids in calculating how much each.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the trivia submission guide. Look for vocabulary words from the toothpaste millionaire. It had been on my to read list for a while, but only after a random trip to the library did i find this. It had been on my to read list for a while, but only after a random trip to the library did i find this hiding on the shelf. Betting he can make a gallon of his own for the same price as one tube from the store, rufus develops a stepbystep production plan with help from his good friend kate mackinstrey. May 03, 2019 kathryn found the machine, bought the toothpaste tubes, found the mechanic to run the machine and act as a manager and basically contributed to every aspect of this company. Juvenile fiction, business economics, humorous fiction. She died from cancer at her home in randolph, vermont, in 2012, aged 89. Abc afterschool specials the toothpaste millionaire tv episode 1974 trivia on imdb. The toothpaste millionaire by jean merrill librarything.
The toothpaste millionaire critique plot main characters theme i would give this book 3 stars out of 5. This short book my copy from the library has 119 pages of story is about a 6th grade boy and girl who join forces to make and sell toothpaste. Number of keys select the number of different printables. Due to the uncertainty of covid19, shipping is suspended and we plan to resume at the beginning of june. The toothpaste millionaire by jean merrill, paperback. Science fiction adventure biography nonfiction fiction mystery poetry.
But someone really wants eddie to shoot an air ball on the big day, alexs active sense of humor helps him get along with the school braggart, make the most of his. A young entepreneur invents toothpaste with a twist. Sep 04, 2006 sixthgrader rufus mayflower doesnt set out to become a millionaire. Free the toothpaste millionaire worksheets and literature.
It looks like we dont have any trivia for this title yet. Rufus devised a toothpaste formula for a fraction of what the big companies charge. Based on the toothpaste millionaire by jean merrill. Jan palmer a young girl describes how her school friend made over a million dollars by creating and marketing a cheaper and better toothpaste. Jan 16, 2015 the toothpaste millionaire by jean merrill is perfect for my tween. Nov, 2015 students read and do lessons on the toothpaste millionaire. Set in cleveland, the story relates how a caucasian. In return, they get to add extra pages to fulfill their reading contract and a place on their bi. In 1992, merrill published the girl who loved caterpillars, based on a 12thcentury japanese tale. The toothpaste millionaire printables, classroom activities, teacher. Humorous and fastmoving, this book is a pleaser for all.
When challenged to make a gallon of toothpaste for the same price as a single tube, rufus and his best friend kate set up a backyard business that. The questions are based on reading comprehension, strategies and skills. Free the toothpaste millionaire study unit worksheets for teachers to print. Toothpaste millionaire novel quiz,toothpaste millionaire. Nov, 2015 students read and do lessons on the toothpaste millionaire, by jean merrill, to learn about starting a business and earning a profit. The toothpaste millionaire written by jean merrill and illustrated by jan palmer set in 1960s cleveland, ohio, follow 6thgrader rufus mayflower as he and his friends use reallife mathematical problems to help their budding business making toothpaste succeed. The toothpaste millionaire printables, classroom activities. In 1974, an abc afternoon special was based on the toothpaste millionaire. The toothpaste millionaire has been used in the classroom to integrate lessons from a number of different subject areas. His friend kate mackinstrey narrates the story for us. The toothpaste millionaire by jean merrill is perfect for my tween. With tierre turner, shelly juttner, david pollock, wright king. As i read the toothpaste millionaire to my children, all of were utterly dilighted in this book.
Turner, who takes it upon himself to manufacture and market his own brand of toothpaste. After reading the toothpaste millionaire, use this memory matching puzzle to help students build. Reading it again as an adult, i like that it has a message against corporate greed and american consumerism, and opting out by making things instead of buying them. Sixthgrader kate is feeling a little lonely at her new school in east clevelanduntil she meets rufus, a 12year old inventor. Kate, whos in the sixth grade, and her genius friend rufus tackle some tough problems mathematical and otherwise when they start selling the toothpaste rufus whips up in his kitchen. I think the toothpaste millionaire will reach younger children a little easier than the pushcart war. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. As i mentioned in part 1 of our unit study, the story details how a young rufus mayflower concocts a budgetfriendly recipe for toothpaste, puts forth a little entrepreneurialsales effort, and ends up becoming a millionaire. Thanks to my lovely goodreads recommendations, the toothpaste millionaire popped up. I also appreciate that the toothpaste millionaires protagonist is a clever, complex, and eccentric black kid because i was a weird and eccentric multiracial kid. Just plain toothpaste foundation for economic education.
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