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Lesson Plan Template

  • Grade

  • Subject

  • Section

First

Math

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  • Competency

Counting to 120 (1)

  • Aligned Standards

Number and Operations in Base Ten

  • Strand

1.NBT.A.1

  • Vocabulary

Hundreds: The digit in the third place from the right in a three-digit number.

Tens: The digit in the second place from the right in a two- or three-digit number.

Ones: The digit in the first place from the right.

Digit: A single number (0-9) used to represent quantities.

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Write Numbers in Words (word to digit)

Prerequisite Skill

Recognize Numbers (up to 20)

Materials and Preparation

  • TeachTastic Worksheet Pack for "Writing Numbers in Words"
  • Place value charts
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Flashcards with numbers written in words
  • Projector or smartboard for demonstration

Learning Objectives

  • Students will understand the place value system.
  • Students will be able to convert numbers written in words into digits accurately.
  • Students will demonstrate their understanding through guided and independent practice.

Introduction

Start the lesson by discussing the importance of numbers and how we use them in daily life. Show a number written in words, such as "one hundred three," and ask students how they would write this number using digits. Present a place value chart and explain how each digit has a specific place and value.

Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling

Explain the place value system, emphasizing the roles of hundreds, tens, and ones. Use the example "one hundred three" and demonstrate how to place each digit in the correct position on a place value chart (hundreds: 1, tens: 0, ones: 3). Write the number 103 on the board and explain that this is the digit form of "one hundred three."

Guided Practice

Hand out the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack for "Writing Numbers in Words." Work through a few problems as a class, using the place value chart to convert numbers written in words into digits. Encourage students to participate and ask questions.

Independent Practice

Have students complete a set of problems from the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack on their own. Walk around the room to provide support and ensure they are correctly converting the numbers.

Differentiation

Support

  • Provide additional place value charts for students who need extra help.
  • Offer one-on-one or small group sessions to review the place value system.
  • Use manipulatives such as base-ten blocks to visually demonstrate the concept.

Extension

  • Challenge students to write larger numbers in words and convert them to digits.
  • Have students create their own flashcards with numbers in words and digits for peer practice.
  • Introduce the concept of expanded form and how it relates to writing numbers in words.

Assessment

Evaluate students' understanding through their performance on the guided and independent practice worksheets, as well as their responses on the exit ticket. Use the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack to provide additional practice or remediation as needed.

Review and closing

Summarize the key points of the lesson, emphasizing the importance of place value in writing numbers. Address any common misconceptions and clarify any remaining questions. Allow students to share their thoughts and observations about the lesson.

Misconceptions

  1. Confusing the placement of digits in the hundreds, tens, and ones places.
  2. Writing numbers in digits without understanding the place value system.
  3. Misinterpreting the words for numbers with zero in the tens place (e.g., "one hundred three" as "130" instead of "103").
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