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Standards & Objectives: NF.2.4, MD.1.2, NF.3.5, 6, 7
! Must: Create a model to show how a/b is a multiple of 1/b
and a whole number. Use visual models to compare fractions
and decimals
! Should: Explain how to express a fraction as an equivalent decimal and then add
or subtract.
! Could: Use the four operations to solve word problems with fractions or
decimals. Compare decimals and use a model to justify.

Lesson 4/Fractions and Decimals:

Interpersonal/Linguistic: Center Activity: Teamwork 13-4* or **
Artistic: Using Decimal Squares and create a model of fractions to decimals.
Logical: Go to Planning2Learn.com and play Sheppard Softwares Fractions to
Decimals.
Lesson 5/Fractions and Decimals on the Number Line

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

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Lesson 1/Fractions and M ultiples of Unit Fractions:

Hands on/Artistic: Use graph paper to show 3 examples of a fraction decomposed
into a unit fraction multiplied by a whole. Write a word problem for each model.
Interpersonal/Linguistic: Center Activity: Teamwork 13-1* or **
Logical: Watch video Multiplying Fractions. Create a flow map.
Lesson 2/3 M ultiplying a Fractions by a W hole Number: Using M odels or
Symbols
Interpersonal/Linguistic: Center Activity: Teamwork 13-2* or ** or 13-3* or **
Watch video Multiplying Fractions by Murf Math on Sophia or Nook. Create a
song phrase that explains how to multiply fractions.
Logical: Play Game: Snow Spirit. Remember you have to simplify!!

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4 Grade Plans

Lesson 6/Equivalent Fractions and Decimals

Interpersonal/Linguistic: Center Activity: Teamwork 13-6* or **
Artistic: Create a comic where the characters explain how a fraction and decimal
can be equivalent and how to make an equivalent decimal from a fraction.
Logical: Converting Fractions to Decimals on MathIsFun. Read and then try
quiz at bottom. Let me know how it goes. See Planning2Learn.
Lesson 7 & 8 /Decimal Place Value and Ordering Decimals
Interpersonal/Linguistic: Center Activity: Teamwork 13-7* or ** or 13-8* or **
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 : Planning2Learn to Sheppard Software: Decimal Game
For Lesson 8: EXSchool.com: Comparing Decimals

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.

Main

Artistic: Create a number line that shows equivalent fractions. Use the
denominators n/8 and n/5.
Interpersonal/Linguistic: Center Activity: Teamwork 13-5* or **
Logical: Brain Pop Fractions and Decimals on the Number Line

Lesson 9/Using M oney to Understand Decimals

Interpersonal/Linguistic: Center Activity: Teamwork 13-9* or **

Artistic: draw a picture of bills and change then show as a decimals.
Logical: Create a menu with 4 items to buy. Share with someone and add up
different options.

Lesson 10/Draw a Picture

Interpersonal/Linguistic: Center Activity: Teamwork 13-10* or **
Artistic: Create a comic that explains some key points to using pictures.
Logical: Create a flow chart that shows the steps to writing a good explanation.

Mazlowski, Tomassi, White

When all meals (lessons) complete,

see teacher for final UNIT assessment

February 3, 2015