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Lesson Plan Template

  • Grade

  • Subject

  • Section

First

Math

  • Competency

Addition word problems up to 10 (1)

  • Aligned Standards

Operations and Algebraic Thinking

  • Strand

1.OA.A.1

  • Vocabulary

  • Addition: The process of combining two or more numbers to find their total.
  • Sum: The result of adding two or more numbers.
  • Equation: A mathematical statement that shows the equality of two expressions.

Build Cube Chains for Adding (sums up to 10)

Prerequisite Skill

Materials and Preparation

  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Addition word problem cards
  • Turn Words into Addition worksheet pack
  • Pencils and paper

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to interpret addition sentences from word problems.
  • Students will understand how to translate verbal addition sentences into numerical equations.

Introduction

Start the lesson by discussing addition and its importance in everyday life. Use simple real-life examples, such as combining apples and oranges to find a total number of fruits. Write an example on the board: "Two apples and three apples make five apples," and translate it into a numerical equation: 2 + 3 = 5.

Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling

Explain that today, students will learn to turn word problems into addition sentences. Demonstrate with an example: "Three birds are on a tree. Four more birds join them. How many birds are there in total?" Write the words and then the corresponding equation: 3 + 4 = 7.

Guided Practice

Hand out the first page of the Turn Words into Addition worksheet pack. Work through the first few problems together. Read each word problem aloud, discuss it, and write the corresponding addition sentence on the board. For example:

  • Word problem: "Five dogs were playing in the park. Two more dogs joined them. How many dogs are there now?"
  • Addition sentence: 5 + 2 = 7

Independent Practice

Allow students to complete the remaining problems on the worksheet independently. Walk around the room to provide assistance and ensure students are correctly translating the word problems into addition sentences.

Differentiation

Support

  • Provide a word problem chart for students to reference.
  • Pair struggling students with a buddy for additional help.

Extension

  • Advanced learners: Challenge them with word problems involving sums up to 20.
  • Creative writing: Ask students to write a short story incorporating several addition word problems.

Assessment

Evaluate students' understanding through their performance on the independent practice worksheet and the exit ticket. Use the assessment worksheet from the Turn Words into Addition pack for a more comprehensive evaluation of their skills.

Review and closing

Review the lesson by discussing common misconceptions, such as confusing the order of numbers in addition. Answer any final questions students have and encourage them to create their own word problems at home to practice.

Misconceptions

  • Order of Numbers: Students might mix up the order of numbers in addition sentences.
  • Misunderstanding Vocabulary: Students might not understand terms like "total" or "sum."
  • Combining Words and Numbers: Students might struggle to see the connection between the words in a problem and the numbers in an equation.
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