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LESSON PLAN FORM
Teacher's Name: George Keller School:Everett
Grade Level of Lesson: 6 Subject: math Date:
Unit Theme/Topic:
Lesson Title/ Topic: Adding/subtracting fractions
Expected Student Learning Outcomes: What will students know and be able to do as a result of this lesson? (Be Specific)
Students will be able to... Solve problems involving adding and subtracting fractions.
CA Academic Standards Addressed:
Which California Academic Content and Performance Standards will your lesson address? Students compare and order positive and negative fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers. Students solve problems involving fractions, ratios, propor tions, and percentages: Visual Art standards: 2.0 CREATIVE EXPRESSION Creating, Performing, and Participating in the Visual Arts
Students apply artistic processes and skills, using a variety of media to communicate meaning and intent in original works of art.
Materials Used: What instructional materials and equipment/supplies will you use in this lesson? District adopted text Art supplies Sketchbook Computer
Lesson Outline: (Opening, Major Activities, Transitions, Review; Closure) Opening/Introduce Lesson Do Now Anticipatory Set: • Focus Students • State Objective • Establish Purpose • Hook /involve students! • Activate prior knowledge • Assess students Time
5 Teacher Actions
Teacher provides “Do Now”
Student Actions Students complete warm up Main Activity: Instruction • Explain Concept • Refer to previous lessons • Provide Examples • Model • Use a variety of instructional strategies 10 Teacher lecture describing and demonstrating the procedure for adding and subtracting fractions. Review finding common denominators Students record notes in their note books Main Activity: Check for Understanding: Ensure students are ready for activity • Pose Key Questions • Ask Students to Explain Concepts • Use active participation strategies 10 Teacher uses a variety of strategies to check for understanding including “Think- Pair- Share” Students respond to questions individually, or as part of a group. Main Activity: Guided Practice: Students do task with teacher direction or assistance • Provide monitoring • Check for understanding • Modify/adapt for all! 20 Guided Practice “Story Telling” Brainstorm with students a story including word problems involving adding and subtracting fractions. Teacher models and guides and gives examples as needed. Solve the problems together Teacher records the story. Students solve the math problems together with teacher guidance. Students participate in creating the story using prior experience with 826 Valencia method Closure: (Debrief) • Find out what your students learned • Share work and give positive feedback • Summarize work and behavior • Set next steps 5 Teacher has students illustrate the fraction problems from the story demonstrating addition and subtraction process. Students use art supplies to illustrate the math aspects of the story.
Monitoring & Assessment:
How will you monitor student learning during the lesson? How will you assess student work?
Teacher observation Check for understanding Final product
Modifications to Address Individual Student Learning Needs How will you modify your instruction as needed to ensure that all students meet learning outcomes? Scaffolding as needed depending upon each child’s need
Follow-up Activities/ Homework How will you follow up this lesson with homework or other extension activities?
Students will observe and sketch fractions occurring in nature or in art work Proportions Ratios measurement
BBC: BOARD CONFIGURATION (Secondary) AIM DO NOW Students will compare and order positive and negative fractions…( Number Sense 1.0) How do I find the common denominator? How can I add fractions with different denominators? AGENDA HOMEWORK Warm up Lesson Guided Practice Independent Practice Assessment closure
Observe and draw several examples of fractions in your environment.
Teacher Reflection on Lesson:
