Math/Literature Connections Presentations

Lesson Template Math/Literature Connections Presentations

Objective: Students will recognize the links between parts of a region and parts of a set.

Strand: Number Sense ( Fractions)

Literature to be linked (presented) during lessons: The Doorbell Rang Pat Hutchins

State Standards lesson will address:

Kindergarten First Second Third Fourth Fifth K.1.4 1.1.7 2.1.8 3.1.8 4.1.5 5.1.4

K.1.5 1.4.1 2.1.9 3.1.9 4.1.6 5.1.5

1.4.3 2.1.10 3.1.10 4.1.7 5.1.7

3.1.12 4.1.8

EM secure standards for each grade level in this strand: Third-Understand the meaning of fractions. Identify the numerator and denominator. Shade and identify fractional parts of a region. Fourth - Use a calculator to rename a fraction as a decimal and percent. Fifth - Find equivalent fractions. Compare and order fractions. Find common denominators. Find a fraction of a number. Rename fractions as a decimal and percent. Vocabulary List: Divide part whole numerator fair share equal parts equivalent mixed number improper fraction rename order compare denominator half quarter third fourth ( Ordinal Numbers)

List of games from the strand in EM by grade levels: Pre-K Kdgn First Second Third Fourth Fifth

Cover -up Cracker Fraction Fraction Top- Fraction Fraction Top-It Fraction Fractions Creature it Top It Capture

How many Fraction Pattern Equivalent Fraction Percent cookies Stories Block Fraction Concentration are Puzzles Game missing

Covering Shapes

Writing Connections: Reader’s Theatre Next Chapter / Continuation How To: Recipes (2/triple/halve) Play Write fraction stories (Put together to make a book) Materials needed to present lessons: Cookie Crisp cereal Paper plates Crackers Pattern Blocks AIMS Activity Cookies For All Primary Candy Bars or “Fraction Cake” Fraction Cards (EM Math Deck) Fraction Sticks (equivalent fractions)

Optional: Other Literature lists which could be included: The Math Curse Jon Scieszka The Pigs in the Pantry Amy Axeired

Optional: Internet Sites as options for extensions NCTM Website www.nctm.org