Lesson Plan - She’s the Boss

Watch the Video
Before reading, watch the video “Meet Ava, the Business Whiz.” Discuss: What are some of the secrets to Ava’s success as a young entrepreneur?

Preview Words to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Words to Know.

• entrepreneur
• marketing

Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them think about what it takes to be a successful business owner.

1. How did Ava’s own interests inspire her business?
Ava’s interest in doing experiments inspired her business. The article explains that Ava has “launched homemade rockets, created her own slime, and even used lemons to make electricity.” Now she sells kits showing other kids how to do these things.
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2. Based on the article, what are some ways consumers learn about Ava’s products?
Customers learn about Ava’s products by visiting her website and social media pages, seeing the products in stores like Whole Foods, and attending the events Ava runs at schools, toy stores, and children’s museums.
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3. What does Ava mean when she says that a kid entrepreneur should “set prices carefully”?
When Ava says that a kid selling a product should set prices carefully, she means that the kid should be sure to charge enough that they make a profit. She explains, “Your business will fail if the amount you charge isn’t higher than your costs.”
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Featured Skill: Writing
Discuss some of the decisions Ava made as part of her business plan (e.g., how to price her products). Then use the skill builder “Plan Your Own Business” to have students describe a potential business they could launch.
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