GENERIC LESSON PLAN (Liberal Studies Level)

INSTRUCTIONAL UNIT:
TEACHER
Cambria Smith

COURSE
Mathematics
DAY
3/5/2016
CAMPUS
University of La Verne

GRADE
LESSON TITLE
2nd
Even Steven and Odd
SUBJECT
Todd
Odd and even numbers LENGTH OF LESSON
40 minutes

CONTENT STANDARDS AND CONTENT OBJECTIVES

SUBJECT STANDARD
CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.C.3
Determine whether a group of objects (up to
20) has an odd or even number of members,
e.g., by pairing objects or counting them by
2s; write an equation to express an even
number as a sum of two equal addends.
MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCE ADDRESSED
For the interpersonal learner, there are
discussion questions they are to discuss with
some classmates.
For the visual special learner, there are
pictures with the guided practice showing
real life examples and they are to draw their
own examples. For the bodily kinesthetic
learner, I will have counter blocks to show
the pairing or lack of pairing the odd and
even number.

GOAL OF UNIT
For students to be able to recognize odd and
even numbers up to 20.
OBJECTIVE OF LESSON
Identify odd and even numbers in their
regular form by understanding their
differences and being able to draw how the
numbers would look with real life objects.

ASSESSMENT
STRATEGY FOR ASSESSMENT
Observing student answers during guided practice, observing how they break up their name
and determine if it is even or odd, and grading the 6 examples they draw.

LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
STRATEGIES TO MEET DIVERSIFIED LEARNERS
Encourage students to make their names that they draw pretty and representing them. They
can add pictures around the letters that represent them or their culture. This allows students
to make it more personalized and in a diverse classroom, students can see all the names
posted after they pair their letters to see all of the different cultures and types of kids in the
class.
MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, and TECHNOLOGY NEEDED
Even Steven and Odd Todd book, Computer, Projector, PowerPoint, Individual Whiteboards,
Whiteboard Markers, Giant Sticky, Tape, Paper for names, Coloring Pencils, Counting Blocks,
Drawing Evens and Odds Worksheet

STEPS THROUGH THE LESSON

INTO (Orientation)
Read: Even Steven and Odd Todd by Kathryn
Cristaldi
A picture book that uses rhymes to show how
Even Steven revolves around the even
numbers of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and that Odd Todd
revolves around the odd numbers of 1, 3, 5, 7,
9.
Discussion Questions:
1. Even Steven likes only even numbers. What
are some even numbers that you know?

RATIONALE
I will read the book to the class to introduce
them to the topic in a fun way and make
math seem appealing to the readers in the
class. After the book they will discuss in
small groups some discussion questions to
work together with their classmates and
bounce ideas off of each other. This sets up
the lesson before I actually get into teaching
the concept.

2. Odd Todd likes only odd numbers. What are

some odd numbers you know?
Discuss in groups of three or four.
THROUGH (Presentation, Structured Practice,
Guided Practice)

PowerPoint Presentation teaching odd versus

even numbers with guided practice.
The students will write their name and count
the letters. They will break the letters into
pairs like in the PowerPoint to determine if
their name contains an even or odd amount of
numbers. They will post their name under
Even Steven or Odd Todd on a giant sticky or
poster on the board.

BEYOND (Independent Practice)

Draw 6 examples of things organized into odd
or even numbers. 3 examples should be even
numbered groups and 3 examples should be
odd numbered groups.
Example: 9 fish, 4 footballs, 12 books

RATIONALE
The PowerPoint will explain and define even
and odd numbers to show students the
differences between the two. There will be
many pictures to help the visual learner.
There will also be guided practice where
they will hold up answers on individual
whiteboards so that I can get an early idea
of who understands the concept well and
who is struggling. They will also break up the
letters in their name by pairing in 2s to
determine if the number of letters in their
name is even or odd. This will be a fun
personalized activity to get them more
engaged and get them moving out of their
seat and posting their drawn name on the
sticky on the board.
RATIONALE
The students will draw examples on their
own to demonstrate they understood the
topic sufficiently. Individually, at home or
anywhere else, they will look for groupings
of real objects in their environment. They
will draw the grouping, circle the pairs, list
the number shown, and determine if it is odd
or even. This will show how the topic is
applicable to the real world and drawing the
pictures helps some of the students
understand better.