Fractions Common Core RL.1.1 resources

Picture Books for the Common Core: Give Me Half!

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This picture book guide was designed to help teachers explore the concept of one half. It was also designed to help teachers make digital connections to literature. The guide opens with an activity that helps students build background knowledge. Five guiding questions are provided that can be the basis for whole class discussion or individual student essay response. Three of the questions include a digital connection to an interactive website. One question requires students to give examples

Subjects:

Fractions, Math, Poetry

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Interactive Whiteboard, Lesson

CCSS:

3.NF.A.1

, RL.1.1

, RL.2.3

Pizza for Breakfast - Book Talk and Activities

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Pam C

In this unit students will have fun patterning with pizza toppings and learning about simple fractions. They will compare the mysterious little man with characters from other stories. Nutritious breakfasts are discussed and compared with breakfasts around the world. Students will also be made aware of how business can be affected by economic factors in the community. Lots of activities and learning.

Subjects:

English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Fractions

Grades:

1st - 3rd

Types:

Thematic Unit Plans, Activities

CCSS:

1.MD.C.4

, RL.1.1

, RL.1.2

, RL.1.3

, RL.1.9