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Standards & Objectives: OA 2.4, N F 1.1, N F 1.2
! Must: Create a model to show if a number is prime or
composite.
! Should: Explain how two fractions are equivalent.
! Could: Use a variety of strategies to compare fractions.
Appetizer: Must complete for each lesson or unit
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Vocabulary Choice/once a unit
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Watch video on Nook or on Sophia (Mrs.Ts Version)
M ain Course: Must complete ALL for each lesson. Review and discuss
results with a partner. Self-Assess Understanding (0 to 5)
o Guided Practice (review and discuss with partner)
o Select from Main Course options.
o Problem Solving: All
Carry Out: (Homework): Choose one for each lesson then
review and discuss with partner. Self-Assess understanding (o to 5).
o Independent Practice: evens or odds
o Homework practice sheet
o Create a model for 5 Independent Practice Problems. Illustrate in IAN.
o Write to Explain: How you solve 4 Practice Problems
Dessert: Go to the Dessert Table and choose one AFTER you have completed 3 or 4
meals. Then reflect in your IAN with your thoughts and question.

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Lesson 1/Factors :
Hands on: Use blocks or counters to create different arrays to find the factors for
numbers 36, 55, 79, 88 in the 100 block. Draw your arrays.
Artistic: Create factor rainbows for 36, 55, 79, 88 and explain the steps.
Logical: Learnzillion Video LZ782. Create a flow map.
Lesson 2/Prime and Composite: Answer questions in your IAN.
Hands on: Use blocks to make arrays for numbers higher in the 100 block. Can
you make more than one array for the number? How do you know if its prime?
Artistic: Draw an illustration that explains the difference between a prime and
composite number. Create a Venn diagram to compare prime and composite.
Logical: Learnzillion VideoLZ786. Take 2 column notes in your IAN.
Musical: Im Prime Rap on Sophia or Nooks. Explain the difference between
prime and composite numbers in your IAN. Give examples.

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4th Grade Plans

Lesson 3/M ultiples: Still struggling? Learnzillion LZ789 and See teacher.
Hands on: Using counters, create arrays that show multiples of 3, 13, 9, and 12.
Find the lowest common multiple for 3 and 13, then 9 and 12. Share.
Artistic: Using graph paper draw arrays to find the multiples of 3, 13, 9, 12 and find
the lowest common multiple for 3 and 13, then 9 and 12. Share.
Logical: Learnzillion Video LZ781. Explain how you know a number is a multiple
or a factor?
Lesson 4/Equivalent Fractions: After doing the activity, in your IAN,
justify how you know when 2 fractions are equivalent.
Hands on: Take circles and fold them into different fraction amounts , , 1/8 and
find equivalent fractions.
Artistic: Using the fraction pieces, create an illustration that shows equivalent
fractions. (Teacher will model.)
Logical: Choose from Study Jams on Scholastic/Fractions. 2 Column Notes.
Musical: Rock the Core/Equivalent fractions (Sophia/Nook).
Lesson 5/Number Lines & Equivalent Fractions:
Hands on: Use the fraction bars to create 2 number lines and find equivalent
fractions. Draw your examples in your IAN.
Logical: Learnzillion Video LZ619 and LZ617. Create a Double Bubble to
compare the two videos.
Musical: What the Video above and create a verse that explains how to use
number lines to find equivalent fractions.
Lesson 6/Comparing: W hen you are finished with your activity, in your
IAN, explain how you know which fraction is the larger or smaller?
Hands on: Using fraction bars to compare fractions.
Artistic: Create cross-multiplying butterflies to compare fractions.
Logical: Study Jams/Scholastic Fractions. Write a 1 sentence summary.
Lesson 7/Ordering:
Hands on: Using fraction bars, show fractions and order them from least to
greatest. Draw them in your IAN.
Artistic: Draw an illustration that shows fractions with different denominators in
order. Note the steps you took to figure out how to order the fractions.
Logical : Study Jams/Scholastic/Fractions. Take 2 Column Notes.
Lesson 8/W riting to Explain: You will use the following activities to create
a tool to share your idea for key steps to write a good explanation.
Hands on: Create a Standing Cube Foldable to highlight 4 key reminders.
Artistic: Create a comic that explains some key points.
Logical: Create a flow chart that shows the steps to writing a good explanation.

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When all meals (lessons) complete,

see teacher for final UNIT assessment.
January 6, 2015