tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40583658859842321592023-11-16T09:26:00.000-05:00Thrifty in Third GradeEngaging resources for grades k-5Cassie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18349102591692178487noreply@blogger.comBlogger107125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058365885984232159.post-60491917750662443352020-05-14T13:28:00.000-04:002020-05-14T13:28:23.604-04:00Digital Writing Prompts for Google Classroom<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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It is shown in a simple graphic organizer. My goal with digital resources is to make them simple and straightforward so many of your students will be able to do them without much assistance!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h2>Informational Prompts</h2></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemDbE-ZsOS6dX3W-qbISmfQc0ppdCc5-W4hZWb6A82HzoXsLeri3vq3gN2-k3LVlb2WzR4d0W5PPED_MuUJBOkknYTIaFLlFRe-D1masHzsFzYYM_BL-U_JUSoIYQgsBXOOgb80sbFVGC//" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Example Informational Writing Prompt for Google Classroom" border="0" data-original-height="1632" data-original-width="2112" height="154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiemDbE-ZsOS6dX3W-qbISmfQc0ppdCc5-W4hZWb6A82HzoXsLeri3vq3gN2-k3LVlb2WzR4d0W5PPED_MuUJBOkknYTIaFLlFRe-D1masHzsFzYYM_BL-U_JUSoIYQgsBXOOgb80sbFVGC/w200-h154/Digital+Writing+Prompts_Page_34.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The informational prompts include a generic photo and a place for your students to write about the topic. They also can caption the photo and give their informational piece a title. 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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUU0kaBV3nDFbHd7ywg4HOzOl4hdiubnKVgAhuzwfjqfbJty5wDiay2uZf98TMbdf5k3W4xTGcfPbUoEzEaZ3ez4kRd14DrbJq8-GQqHN2ltEVTBOV5TxS1d_BFBdFzAmeACGnP7w-Be6/s1600/signature3.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="294" height="62" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUU0kaBV3nDFbHd7ywg4HOzOl4hdiubnKVgAhuzwfjqfbJty5wDiay2uZf98TMbdf5k3W4xTGcfPbUoEzEaZ3ez4kRd14DrbJq8-GQqHN2ltEVTBOV5TxS1d_BFBdFzAmeACGnP7w-Be6/s200/signature3.png" width="200" /></a></div>Cassie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18349102591692178487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058365885984232159.post-72301232518845476312020-05-13T13:58:00.005-04:002020-05-14T12:24:31.206-04:00Simple Ways to Differentiate for Guided Math<div> <br /> <br /> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYEeoUOjcV5xjjNdy-gSJGEQ8WyQ3wDV7YQlnhb80Fusu4VMCivPfjTsA3t9psPBemOxgzkqjxK3dt9VY_NaixolayypnfcdElO1-fTQBWUFIwPXtUZGFLsmLbr1dBReucCOWDzfE0jJ1q//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Simple Ways to Differentiate for Guided Math" border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYEeoUOjcV5xjjNdy-gSJGEQ8WyQ3wDV7YQlnhb80Fusu4VMCivPfjTsA3t9psPBemOxgzkqjxK3dt9VY_NaixolayypnfcdElO1-fTQBWUFIwPXtUZGFLsmLbr1dBReucCOWDzfE0jJ1q/w640-h427/simple-ways-to-differentiate-guided-math.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /></div> <br />The thought of differentiating for Guided Math might leave you having heart palpitations. How can you differentiate without making yourself have HOURS more to plan each week? <br /> <br />Here are some simple ways you can differentiate for Guided Math. <br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Take Advantage of Technology </h2>If you are fortunate enough to have access to technology in your classroom, you should definitely make it a part of your Guided Math time. There are many websites and apps that will automatically individualize the experience for each student, making for automatic differentiation! Xtramath is a good website for fact fluency practice. (In the Guide Book below you can find other teacher recommended websites!)<br /><br /> <h2 style="text-align: left;">Fluency Sheets </h2><br />I give all of my students a fluency sheet in a sheet protector and they keep it in their desks. Any time they finish an activity early they can work on their fluency sheet. They just use a dry erase marker to practice their facts and flip the sheet over to see the answer key which I have put on the back. This is an easy thing to add to your Flexible Guided Math routine as one of your Must Do activities! <br /><br /> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicO6ES7gGzD-VBHVgYXn7_RYmKDzZYcqxO3ZBy4jwvj7ppe3c81278N-R9HwfJuQGx419Op9wyv11twkvQ2DdaPKVOFvTymhyphenhyphenBFN1tvMCGSw3cElSZCUwuJJ4v3Y7l1Gyreux-VRWvLJVB//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Math Fluency Drill Sheet" border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicO6ES7gGzD-VBHVgYXn7_RYmKDzZYcqxO3ZBy4jwvj7ppe3c81278N-R9HwfJuQGx419Op9wyv11twkvQ2DdaPKVOFvTymhyphenhyphenBFN1tvMCGSw3cElSZCUwuJJ4v3Y7l1Gyreux-VRWvLJVB/w320-h240/94995047_639892389924902_8015299136372867072_n.jpg" width="320" /></a><br /><br />You can differentiate these sheets based on your students’ abilities. Some students may work on addition, others subtraction, others multiplication, etc… You can get free fluency sheets (with answer keys) from math-drills.com <br /> </div><h2 style="text-align: left;">Level UP or Level DOWN </h2><div style="text-align: left;">When you are working with a group at your Guided Math teacher table, you will notice how your students are performing on a specific standard. At that point, you can make a decision to differentiate. Here are some options: <br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Too Hard? </h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>If the material is entirely too hard and your students are not READY to grasp it, look at the standards from the previous grade level. Address those during your lesson to try to fill gaps. </li><li>Use smaller numbers to help students understand concepts. Once they are comfortable, use larger numbers. </li><li>Continue to work with them to build fact fluency. </li></ul><h3 style="text-align: left;">Too Easy? </h3><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>If your students QUICKLY grasped the material, you can push them by looking at the standards from the next grade level. I’m not saying you should teach the next grade level’s content—but what you can do is look and see what they will be expected to be able to do. You can help bridge the gap between the grade level expectations by preparing them for the more advanced skills. </li><li>Use larger numbers. </li><li>Challenge students to use other strategies. Make sure they do not simply have facts memorized…but actually understand what they are doing. (For example…if they are solving a multiplication word problem, make sure they are not simply pulling to digits out of the problem and multiplying them. Make sure they understand the concept of multiplication as well.) </li></ul><h2>BOA Activities </h2>BOA stands for Below, On, and Above grade level. Of course, you don’t want students to know what they stand for so you can give them fun names. <br /> <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89nO14kBOjqST0ZeGRWSKC5OWkrcErw_AfSnhMVx7NUY5UL4wa6scH-tvNO5OimDNtFdD0jG2uCHivsL9VQeId7JN-HCYO48GmZ337tFbCPvNaRijDHumjFMW8NpJS7xf2H271ErWv-gx//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Below, Above, On Grade Level Activity" border="0" data-original-height="756" data-original-width="1007" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89nO14kBOjqST0ZeGRWSKC5OWkrcErw_AfSnhMVx7NUY5UL4wa6scH-tvNO5OimDNtFdD0jG2uCHivsL9VQeId7JN-HCYO48GmZ337tFbCPvNaRijDHumjFMW8NpJS7xf2H271ErWv-gx/w320-h240/Resized_20200227_122118.jpeg" width="320" /></a><br /> <br />You can take any problem, and expand it by giving your students another task to do. Students will not know what B, O, and A, stand for—but you will. <br /><br /> This is a super easy way to differentiate because you can tell each student what task to do. You don’t have to have below, on, or above grade level groups. BOA activities can work really well with a flexible Guided Math set up. (Flexible Guided Math..what's that?? Learn more <a href="https://www.thriftyinthirdgrade.com/2019/06/flexible-guided-math-why-it-works.html">here</a>!)<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">These are just a few easy ways you can differentiate. Remember--you don't need to recreate the wheel! And, you don't need to make TONS of different centers and activities. 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These digital math lessons can be used to teach your students area. There are 6 total lessons that teach:</div>
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<li>Lesson 1: Finding Area By Counting Square Units</li>
<li>Lesson 2: Finding Area By Tiling</li>
<li>Lesson 3: Solving for the Area of a Rectangle by Multiplying</li>
<li>Lesson 4: Finding the Missing Side of a Rectangle (when given total area)</li>
<li>Lesson 5: Finding the Missing Side of a Rectilinear Shape</li>
<li>Lesson 6: Finding the Area of a Rectilinear Shape</li>
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<b>The units are designed to be kid-friendly!</b> They are easy for students to understand and practice. The first few slides simply introduce students to the skill and how to solve the problem type. (This is especially helpful to any parent who may be supervising their child's assignments.) Then, the next slides are 10 practice problems where students will simply type their answers.<br />
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The lessons are in Google Slides and you can assign them to your students through Google Classroom.<br />
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<b>Get the six lessons <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-Math-Area-Lessons-1-6-BUNDLE-5511041" target="_blank">here</a>.</b><br />
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Are you trying to figure out a way to practice reading with your students through Google Classroom? These Google Slides reading passages can be shared with your students through a Google Classroom assignment.<br />
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There are thirty high-interest animals covered <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-Reading-Passages-Animals-5401818?utm_source=TITGBlog&utm_campaign=DigitalReadingPassagesPost" target="_blank">in this resource.</a> and thirty high-interest locations covered <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-Reading-Passages-Places-5432945?utm_source=TITGBlog%20Digital%20Reading%20Passages%20Post&utm_campaign=Link%20to%20Places" target="_blank">in this resource</a>. They include a variety of question types including multiple choice options and written response questions. They include skills like context clues, main idea and details, author's purpose, making connections, and answer questions based on information provided in the text.<br />
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There is also a PDF version if you prefer to print the reading passages. The above image shows how students will be able to answer their questions. The passage and questions are flattened in the background of the slide. Students will move the semi-transparent blue circle to choose their multiple choice answer. There are editable text boxes for questions that require written response.<br />
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Reading question stems are a great way to hold your students accountable for their reading. Instead of having them log the time they spent reading or writing down the titles of books on a calendar, you can give your students question stems to respond to the text they read.<br />
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I have created digital question stems so you can assign your students question stems in Google Classroom. These align to grade level expectations for literature and informational text standards.<br />
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You can edit the directions for your students. This gives you the opportunity to assign a specific text, page, paragraph or give any other directions for the assignment. Students will type their responses to the question stems directly onto the slides.<br />
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You can delete any extra slides from the assignment. (There are over forty slides for both informational text and literature.)<br />
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Adding and subtracting fractions is a concept first taught in fourth grade. In previous grades, students have been taught about ordering, comparing, and equivalent fractions. Now they are ready to take what they have learned and apply it to addition and subtraction.</div>
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One way to teach this concept is through number lines and picture models. You can draw a pizza on the board (divided into eighths) and write down as many addition equations as possible to show how to add up to 8/8 or 1 whole pizza. You can act this out with your students. This introduction allows you to explain how you only add the numerators.</div>
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Once you have done this activity, you can represent it on a number line. Have your students draw a number line to show eighths, and then have them represent their addition equation on the number line.</div>
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<![endif]-->Test prep can be tedious and stressful. You only have a certain amount of time to get your students ready for those end of grade high stakes tests, and you have so much you want to review. Here are a few tips to help you make your test prep effective and fun. </div>
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Spice Up Your Passages </h2>
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Use high interest passages when you are practicing reading standards. <a href="https://www.thriftyinthirdgrade.com/p/comprehension-quests.html" target="_blank">Comprehension Quests</a> from my TpT store are an exciting way to get your students practicing standards aligned skills. These high interest passages include differentiated options for the reader response pages. You can differentiate between second through fifth grade expectations. (BONUS: Your students will never know if they are doing an easier or harder page than their peers!) Students stay motivated to do the work because they want to earn clues to solve the quest. <a href="https://www.thriftyinthirdgrade.com/p/comprehension-quests.html" target="_blank">Learn more here. </a></div>
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Play 4 Corners </h2>
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This is a simple indoor recess game that can be modified for test prep. Label each corner A, B, C, and D for multiple choice problems. I have used a released sample end of grade test from my state. My students do a few problems a day. When we review our answers, I have them go stand in the corner that is labeled with their answer choice. </div>
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That Was Easy Button </h2>
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One way to keep things fun is to use a <a href="https://www.staples.com/Staples-Global-Easy-Button/product_953889" target="_blank">“That was easy” button from Staples.</a> I let students take turns hitting the button when they get a problem correct.</div>
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Drawings for Prizes </h2>
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When students get problems correct, you can have them enter their name for a prize. The more problems they answer correctly, the more entries they have for the drawing. You can give out little prizes, such as fun pencils, erasers, candy, homework passes, etc… You can also ask parents to donate prizes for the drawings. </div>
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Buzzer Games </h2>
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One of my favorite ways to review is to use a buzzer system. </div>
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This <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Educational-Insights-7883-Eggspert/dp/B001SN8DE8/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=eggspert&qid=1581962719&sr=8-2" target="_blank">Eggspert buzzer system from Educational Insights</a> is my favorite. Split students into teams and have them take turns being the buzzer for their team. The egg will light up for whichever team buzzed in first. They have a wireless version too, but I prefer <a href="https://smile.amazon.com/Educational-Insights-7883-Eggspert/dp/B001SN8DE8/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=eggspert&qid=1581962719&sr=8-2" target="_blank">this plug in system</a> because then I don’t have to worry about batteries dying.</div>
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Throughout the year, keep track of specific objectives your class (as a whole) generally struggled with. I like to keep track of how the class did on an objective by using my unit overviews and simply color coding. When it’s time to review at the end of the year, I know exactly where I need to spend my time. </div>
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Remember--there is simply not enough time to review everything, so you need to be strategic. If you try to review everything, you’ll be covering skills on a surface level instead of really honing in on trouble areas and helping students make progress with those standards. </div>
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<br />Cassie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18349102591692178487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058365885984232159.post-45672318712165125532020-02-10T07:32:00.000-05:002020-02-10T13:39:21.322-05:00What Fifth Graders Need to Understand About Scaling<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Teaching scaling can be difficult because students are required to think abstractly in math. There are a few important things your students need to understand in order to be successful with scaling. By clarifying these concepts, you can help your students better understand scaling.</div>
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When teaching scaling, draw three images on the board. First, draw your medium sized image. Then draw a smaller image. Below it, write scaled down. Next, draw the largest image, and beneath it write scaled up. Explain to your students that scaling can go up and down.</div>
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Is the fraction greater or less than one whole?</h2>
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Practice this concept many times before you even introduce scaling. If your students do not understand if a fraction is greater or less than one whole, they will have trouble with comprehending scaling. </div>
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The rules for scaling</h2>
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The most important concept for students to learn, are the rules for scaling. When you multiply by a fraction that is LESS THAN ONE WHOLE, the size will be scaled down. When you multiply by a fraction that is GREATER THAN ONE WHOLE, the size will be scaled up. By knowing this concept, students can determine if their answers are reasonable.</div>
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Fractions on a number line can be one of the trickiest concepts for students to catch on to. There are many simple ways they can make errors, so there are some important things to keep in mind when you are teaching this standard.</div>
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Make sure your students know what whole numbers are</h2>
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When determining the denominator for fractions on a number line, students must look at how many pieces the number line is divided into, between <b><i>consecutive </i></b>whole numbers. I always teach that finding the consecutive whole numbers is <u>the first step</u>. Before I begin teaching fractions on a number line, I will have spent time with my students making sure they understand what whole numbers are vs. fractions. (We also talk about how to represent a whole number as a fraction.) </div>
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Make sure your students understand that they don't count the lines</h2>
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So many students make the mistake of counting the lines on the number line when they are determining the denominator. When I first teach fractions on a number line, I model counting the number of spaces between two consecutive whole numbers. We never, ever, count lines. We draw squiggles in the spaces as we count them. This tells us our denominator. Only <i>after </i>that do we label the lines.</div>
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Make sure your students know what to do when there is more than one whole number present</h2>
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Once your students are a little more comfortable with this process, then its time to put two whole numbers on the number line. Do your students remember the first step---looking for consecutive whole numbers? If not, remind them that they will only be counting the spaces between those, not just the outermost whole number on the number line.</div>
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Identify Equivalent Fractions</h2>
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One thing I teach my students to do, is to label all equivalent fractions on the number line. We talk about what line/fraction would be equivalent to one half. We look for other fractions that can be simplified. This helps prepare them for end of grade testing! I get my students in the habit of doing all of these steps when they have a number line. Only then do they look at specific test questions.</div>
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<li>What sentence further explained this one?</li>
<li>What details were related?</li>
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Cassie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18349102591692178487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058365885984232159.post-16345356478104586872019-12-20T07:14:00.003-05:002019-12-20T07:14:30.146-05:00How to Promote Imagination and Creativity in Elementary SchoolTeachers everywhere are complaining of a decline in children's imaginations. Our students spend hours sitting in front of screens and play video games where everything is created for them. It's no wonder children can't write a story if we ask them. An imagination needs to be exercised! Here are some ways you can promote imagination and creativity in elementary school.<br />
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1. Read many types of stories often and early</h2>
Some of the best ways to get students' imaginations churning is to read them stories. Read them many different types of stories from many different genres. Read fantasy, realistic fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, etc... <br />
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2. Read a story as a class, but don't finish it</h2>
Give your students a chance to write an ending to a story. They may write the predictable ending that actually happens in the book, or they may write something completely different.<br />
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3. Read a story as a class and have students write alternative endings</h2>
After you read an entire story, ask your students to think of a different ending. You can have young students draw alternative endings to a story. <br />
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4. Give students plenty of silent time to think and write</h2>
Distraction is the enemy of creativity. Providing quiet, down time is a great chance to get students' imaginations working. Try limiting as many distractions from your classroom as possible.<br />
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5. Give students time to share</h2>
Don't worry about students copying each other's ideas! Hearing classmates' ideas can help inspire creativity. <br />
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6. Get outside</h2>
Take your students outside and give them time to write, draw, or think. Being in nature can help students think creatively and inspire them!<br />
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7. Investigate</h2>
Give students opportunities to be curious! If you are in the middle of a non-fiction unit, you can still promote imagination by allowing your students to investigate and learn more about various topics. You never know--a shark might show up in your student's next writing.<br />
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<br />Cassie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18349102591692178487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058365885984232159.post-35651577150153900552019-11-07T07:18:00.002-05:002020-05-08T09:17:37.482-04:00Building Multiplication Fluency<br />
Throughout third grade, your students will learn many different math concepts. The most important thing they will be learning is multiplication. Building multiplication fact fluency in third grade is crucial to students being able to have success with math in later grades. While there are so many math concepts being taught during third grade, it is important to continuously be practicing multiplication facts with your students.<br />
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Here are some fun ways to build multiplication fluency</h2>
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Interactive Notebook Pages</h3>
Students love to have flaps and use interactive notebooks. You can have your students write down products, equations, or even describe the different properties.<br />
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<i>(The interactive notebook page pictured above <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/3rd-Grade-Guided-Math-Unit-5-Multiplication-and-Division-Applications-2715695?utm_source=TITG%20Blog%20Build%20Multiplication%20Fluency&utm_campaign=3rdGradeGMUnit5" target="_blank">is from Unit 5</a> of my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/3rd-Grade-Guided-Math-Year-Long-Bundle-2633372?utm_source=TITG%20Blog%20Build%20Multiplication%20Fluency&utm_campaign=3rdGradeGMYearLong" target="_blank">3rd Grade Guided Math</a> series.)</i></div>
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Digital Games</h3>
Digital Math games are a fun, self-checking way to practice multiplication facts. In these games, students have an answer sheet where they record whether or not they got the problem correct. <br />
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<i>(Pictured above is my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Digital-Math-Game-Unknowns-in-a-Multiplication-Equation-3OA4-4218040?utm_source=TITG%20Blog%20Build%20Multiplication%20Fluency&utm_campaign=DigitalMathGame3OA4" target="_blank">Digital Math Game for 3.OA.4 Pirate Unknowns</a>. You can check out my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/3rd-Grade-Digital-Math-Games-Bundle-3904151?utm_source=TITG%20Blog%20Build%20Multiplication%20Fluency&utm_campaign=DigitalMathGameBundle" target="_blank">3rd Grade Digital Math Game bundle here</a>.)</i></div>
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This is a really fun <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Multiplication-Fact-Fluency-Practice-Google-Slides-Self-Checking-5553719" target="_blank">self-checking multiplication fact fluency game.</a> Your students can play this game in Google Slides. They will click and drag the flashlight over the box to reveal the correct answer. This allows them to have immediate feedback!<br />
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Centers and Other Games</h3>
War is a super fun game to play with students as you practice multiplication. Just use multiplication flash cards to play. <i>Grab some flash cards in the free download at the end of this post.</i><br />
All of my 3rd Grade Guided Math units include fun hands on activities for students to practice standards.<br />
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<i>(Pictured above is an extension activity from <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/3rd-Grade-Guided-Math-Unit-5-Multiplication-and-Division-Applications-2715695?utm_source=TITG%20Blog%20Build%20Multiplication%20Fluency&utm_campaign=3rdGradeGMUnit5" target="_blank">Unit 5 of 3rd Grade Guided Math</a>.)</i></div>
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Small group instruction can be one of the most beneficial times of the day. But, it can also be chaotic and stressful if it is not under control.<br />
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<li>Your students are loud or off task during groups</li>
<li>Your students do not respect/listen when you redirect them</li>
<li>Your students are not productive during small groups, or they don't complete their work</li>
<li>You're considering doing away with small groups because you aren't sure it's worth it</li>
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Cassie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18349102591692178487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058365885984232159.post-74114608993036772802019-10-18T10:15:00.000-04:002019-10-19T07:55:08.556-04:00Using a Times Table to Teach Distributive PropertyFor some students, the concept of the distributive property is completely abstract and something they cannot begin to understand. To help students make the connection, it is important to show them how the distributive property works, in a <b>concrete </b>way. Once students understand this, they can begin to use the distributive property to help them solve multiplication facts that look intimidating. For third graders, this may be equations that have larger factors, like 6, 7, 8, 9, or 12. For fourth and fifth graders, this may be multiplying two digit numbers or later three digits.<br />
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<a name='more'></a>To begin to introduce the distributive property in a concrete way, start with a times-table showing numbers 1-10 (or 1-12), and a blank table. <b>It is important that this table does NOT include zeros, as this will throw off the entire problem.</b><br />
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Then, choose an equation that you want to model to your students. For this example, I have chosen 7x6. For the first step, cut out 7x6 using your blank times table. You may use markers or dashes to mark the size of the shape.<br />
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Lay the cut out blank table over your times table so students can see that it represents 7x6.<br />
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Discuss how the distributive property allows us to break an equation up into two parts. Explain how 7x6 may be a hard fact to remember, and that you can break it up into facts you do remember. For this example, we'll break it up into 7x5 and 7x1, since fives facts are usually easy for students to memorize.<br />
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Cut apart the blank table to represent two pieces measuring 7x5 and 7x1. Allow the students to see how the new pieces show these two facts. Lay them on the times table <b>one at a time</b> so students can visually see them on the facts. <i>(Do not lay them side by side on the table at this point!)</i><br />
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On the board, or a nearby piece of paper, write down the two facts that are represented. Have students tell you the products of the two facts that are shown.<br />
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Now, lay the pieces side by side on the times table. Show students how the original fact, 7x6 is represented.<br />
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Pose the question to the class--what operation should we do to the two products in order to find our total product? (Add). Represent this with the equations (7x5)+(7x1)=(7x6) or (35)+(7)=(42)<br />
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Repeat this as needed with other facts.<br />
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For fourth and fifth graders, this concrete understanding of the distributive property will help them solve other, larger facts.<br />
<b>Questions to pose:</b><br />
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<li>How can we use the distributive property to solve 7x44?</li>
<li>How can we use the distributive property to solve 8x415?</li>
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Resources for Multiplication Instruction:</h3>
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<br />Cassie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18349102591692178487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058365885984232159.post-32406594331891848862019-10-17T07:37:00.000-04:002020-01-04T11:28:47.394-05:001st Grade NGSS Space Systems<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Space Systems</h3>
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This unit focuses on the relationship between the Earth, moon, and sun. Students learn how day and night occur as well as differences in seasonal daylight.</div>
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Writing Is Getting the Back Burner Treatment--But Now It's Time To Fix That!</h2>
When it comes to writing, there is so much we want
(and need) to teach our students. However, we cannot focus on <i>all of it</i>
all at once or we will cause our students to hate writing. We also have to be able to teach writing in our schedule--realistically! Some teachers <i>barely have 20 minutes</i> to teach writing during the day!<br />
<h2>
And With Everything Else You Need To Do...You Don't Have Time To Recreate the Wheel!</h2>
I have
broken my writing units down into easy-to-implement lesson plans and have included
all of the materials you need. <br />
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Each Biography Writing Unit <b>(Grades 2-5)</b> has <b>12 lessons</b>.
The lessons can be implemented at an easy
pace---spread out over four weeks, or can be condensed to be taught in a
shorter time period.<br />
<br />
Since there are twelve biography writing lessons,
you have time to build in any of your own mini lessons you feel your
class needs. (For instance, if you see your students are struggling with
a particular skill, such as capitalizing proper nouns, you can spend a
day practicing that skill without falling behind with the unit.)<br />
<h3>
These lessons are included in the biography writing units:</h3>
1. What's a Biographical Report?<br />
2. Brainstorm Topics and Choose a Person<br />
3. Finding Sources<br />
4. Important Life Events<br />
5. Outline Chronologically<br />
6. In My Own Words<br />
7. Using Linking Words and Phrases<br />
8. Writing a Rough Draft<br />
9. Writing a Conclusion<br />
10. Editing With a Partner<br />
11. Revising & Revisiting the Rubric<br />
12. Publishing <br />
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The
units include a student friendly rubric as well as a checklist they can
use as they write. They help keep students focused on the skills taught
during the unit, without overwhelming them.<br />
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Posters
are provided to help teach certain skills. You can print them and put
them in students' writing notebooks. This allows them to reference them
at any time. <br />
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If you choose to have your whole class write on the same topic,
these biographical units even include a non-fiction article and list of websites that can be
used for student research. (The websites are provided as clickable links and also QR codes.)<br />
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<b>However, you
can also use the unit with your own topic or by letting students
choose topics.</b><br />
<h4>
The topics included for each grade level are:</h4>
<ul>
<li><b>2nd Grade:</b> Katherine Johnson</li>
<li><b>3rd Grade:</b> Bessie Coleman</li>
<li><b>4th Grade: </b>Mae Jemison</li>
<li><b>5th Grade: </b>Wilma Rudolph<i><br /></i></li>
</ul>
<b>FAQ:</b><br />
<i>I teach multiple grade levels. Are the units different?</i><br />
The
units are mostly similar, but include different mentor texts, and have
different examples in the centers. There are a few other minor
differences throughout the units that reflect grade level expectations.
Each grade level includes different topics for the non-fiction resources.
(See breakdown above)<br />
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<b>Click the images below to see more & preview the biography writing units.</b><br />
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<h2>
Short On Time (And Energy) To Plan an Informational Report Writing Unit for Your Class? </h2>
When it comes to teaching informational writing, there is so much we want
(and need) to teach our students. However, we cannot focus on <i>all of it</i>
all at once or we will cause our students to hate writing.<br />
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I have
broken these units down into easy to implement lesson plans and have included
all of the materials you need. <br />
<br />
Each Informational Report Writing Unit <b>(Grades 2-5)</b> has <b>12 lessons</b>.
The lessons can be implemented at an easy
pace---spread out over four weeks, or can be condensed to be taught in a
shorter time period.<br />
<br />
Since there are twelve informational writing lessons,
you have time to build in any of your own mini lessons you feel your
class needs. (For instance, if you see your students are struggling with
a particular skill, such as capitalizing proper nouns, you can spend a
day practicing that skill without falling behind with the unit.)<br />
<h3>
These lessons are included to help you guide your students as they write informational reports:</h3>
1. What's an Informational Report?<br />
2. Choosing a Topic and Finding Sources<br />
3. Finding Facts (Researching)<br />
4. In My Own Words<br />
5. Informational Report Outline<br />
6. Write an Introduction<br />
7. Writing as Paragraphs<br />
8. Writing an Ending<br />
9. Editing to Add Text Features<br />
10. Editing With a Partner<br />
11. Revising & Revisiting the Rubric<br />
12. Publishing <br />
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The
units include a student friendly rubric as well as a checklist they can
use as they write. They help keep students focused on the skills taught
during the unit, without overwhelming them.<br />
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Posters
are provided to help teach certain skills. You can print them and put
them in students' writing notebooks. This allows them to reference them
at any time.<br />
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Here's The Best Part</h2>
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If you choose to have your whole class write on the same topic,
these informational unit even includes <b>2 non-fiction texts</b> that can be
used for student research! One text is a ten page mini book. The other text is a passage.<br />
<br />
(However, you
can also use this unit with your own topic or by letting students
choose topics if you prefer. It's up to you! But, if you are short on time, use the research texts I included!)<br />
<h4>
The topics included for each grade level are:</h4>
<ul>
<li><b>2nd Grade:</b> Monarch Butterflies</li>
<li><b>3rd Grade:</b> Surviving in the Desert</li>
<li><b>4th Grade: </b>Severe Weather</li>
<li><b>5th Grade: </b>The Solar System <i><br /></i></li>
</ul>
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<b>FAQ:</b><br />
<i>I teach multiple grade levels. Are the units different?</i><br />
The
units are mostly similar, but include different mentor texts, and have
different examples in the centers. There are a few other minor
differences throughout the units that reflect grade level expectations. Each grade level includes different topics for the non-fiction texts. (See breakdown above)<br />
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<b>Click the images below to see more & preview the informational report units.</b><br />
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Cassie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18349102591692178487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058365885984232159.post-72340780583178451992019-09-18T06:56:00.002-04:002019-10-31T09:06:08.259-04:00Main Idea and Details: Six Scaffolded Activities to Help Your StudentsDo your students struggle with figuring out the main idea? Elementary teachers through fifth grade are always trying to come up with ways to help their students with this skill. Sometimes main ideas are easy to identify—and sometimes they are much more difficult. However, if your students have a good foundation with what a main idea really is, they will be more likely to have success. Today, I am outlining <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Main-Idea-and-Details-Scaffolded-Activities-4871006?utm_source=MainIdeaScaffoldBlogPost&utm_campaign=Link%20to%20Activities%20Resource" target="_blank">a step by step scaffolded approach</a> to teaching your students about main idea, starting with identifying a topic. While some of these ideas may seem too “little” for your grade level, they really can help build up their foundation.<br />
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I'm going to talk to you about activities listed on this pyramid from the bottom up. You can grab the activities mentioned <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Main-Idea-and-Details-Scaffolded-Activities-4871006?utm_source=MainIdeaScaffoldBlogPost&utm_campaign=Link%20to%20Activities%20Resource" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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1. Identifying the Topic </h2>
In this activity, students are given a bag with six images to study. The images are all related in some way. Students will identify the topic of the bag. (Ex: seaweed, water, octopus, shark, whale, coral, topic: ocean) When looking at one picture alone it may be hard to identify the topic, but when the images are together, students can figure it out.<br />
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<i>The topic of these images is baking.</i> </div>
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How to Differentiate Identifying the Topic </h4>
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<li> Give younger students topic cards to match the pictures to </li>
<li> Give older students real life photographs to study </li>
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2. Understanding How Words are Related </h2>
Similar to the previous activity, students will look at a group of words to determine how they are related. Now, you may feel that this is the same activity as the previous one, but it really isn’t. By having students look at the words, they start to think about <b>how words in a text are connected</b>. (This will help them later when they have to figure out how details support the main idea.) <br />
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<i>Six words are given to students. It's up to them to determine that plants is the topic, and the other words support the topic. You can have a discussion about how they are all related.</i></div>
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How to Differentiate Understanding How Words are Related </h4>
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<li> Give younger students simple words that they have interacted with before (leaf, pumpkin, scarf) </li>
<li> Give older students higher order vocabulary to relate (solid, liquid, gas)</li>
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3. Understanding How Sentences are Related </h2>
In this activity, students are provided three detail sentences and have to determine how they are related. This gets students thinking like an author, (which prepares them for the next levels). <br />
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The reason this helps: </h4>
Instead of simply handing students a paragraph and asking them what the topic or main idea is, this activity has students start by looking at the actual words in the sentences. What words are repeated? How are those words related to each other? (Like our previous activity taught them to think about!) What does the author seem to be describing or telling me about? <br />
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This activity allows them to think like a writer. They can ask themselves, <i>what would I write as the main idea of this paragraph</i>? Then, when it <i>is </i>time for them to search a paragraph for a main idea, they are already familiar with <i>thinking </i>like an author! <br />
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4. Writing a Main Idea and Details Paragraph </h2>
In this activity, students are provided various facts about a topic and are asked to construct a main idea and details paragraph. Once again, students are thinking like a writer. How do the facts relate to each other? What would my main idea be?<br />
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Providing an extensive fact list about a topic allows the students to look for facts that are related to each other. Not only are they learning about a specific topic, but they begin to look for main ideas among related facts.</div>
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How to Differentiate Writing a Main Idea and Details Paragraph </h4>
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<li> Give younger students a simple graphic organizer to fill in if they have not been taught paragraph structure yet </li>
<li> Give older students facts related to science/social studies topics you are studying </li>
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5. Reading to Identify the Main Idea </h2>
In this activity, students are given mixed up sentences from a paragraph and must identify which one is the main idea and which ones are the details.<br />
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This higher-order-thinking skill forces them to look at the actual <i>content </i>of the sentences, <i>think </i>about how they are related, and <i>determine </i>which sentence ties them all together. Students begin to develop a deeper understanding of how main ideas and details are related to each other.<br />
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>>>>You can <b><a href="https://www.thriftyinthirdgrade.com/2018/03/main-idea-and-details-sentence-sort.html" target="_blank">try this main idea and details activity for free</a>!</b> The freebie includes ways you can differentiate this activity for students in second through fifth grades.<<<< <br />
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6. Explaining How Details Support </h2>
After students have identified which sentence from the paragraph is the main idea, it’s time for them to <b>justify </b>their answer. Students will explain how they know the details support the main idea. This takes the activity from simply <i>identifying </i>the main idea, to <i>defending </i>how you know that was the main idea. <br />
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.formkit-column:nth-child(2),.formkit-form[data-uid="a87ee583d5"][min-width~="800"] .formkit-column:nth-child(2){border-top:none;} </style></form>Cassie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18349102591692178487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058365885984232159.post-46827069464450732112019-08-21T09:26:00.000-04:002019-10-19T07:56:18.278-04:00Rounding to the Nearest Ten Dice Blocks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Teaching your students how to round two-digit numbers to the nearest ten can be challenging. For some students, they either get it, or they don't. I created <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rounding-to-the-Nearest-Ten-Dice-and-Rounding-Chart-4809893?utm_source=TITG%20RoundingDice%20Blog%20Post&utm_campaign=Link%20to%20Dice" target="_blank">these rounding dice (and corresponding rounding chart)</a></b> to help students who need more of a visual. This hands-on approach can also help your tactile learners!<br />
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<a name='more'></a>The dice are color coded. First, students will roll a tens digit. (On this block, the digits are black.) Students will place it on the number mat. Then, they will roll a ones digit. Red digits round up and blue digits round down.<br />
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There are a few different dice blocks to choose from as you are teaching your students about rounding. I have provided dice that are only for rounding down, only for rounding up, and a mixture of both. There are color and black and white options. The color is a great place to start as students are first learning. Eventually, they will be ready for the black dice and the black hundred chart. You can continue to use the color options to support your struggling learners.<br />
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Resources:</h2>
<b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Rounding-to-the-Nearest-Ten-Dice-and-Rounding-Chart-4809893?utm_source=TITG%20RoundingDice%20Blog%20Post&utm_campaign=Link%20to%20Dice" target="_blank">Rounding to the Nearest Ten (Dice and Rounding Chart)</a></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/3rd-Grade-Guided-Math-Unit-1-Rounding-2633216?utm_source=TITG%20RoundingDice%20Blog%20Post&utm_campaign=Link%20to%203GMUnit1" target="_blank">3rd Grade Guided Math -Unit 1 Rounding </a></b><br />
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Learn more about teaching rounding:</h2>
<b><a href="https://www.thriftyinthirdgrade.com/2019/06/place-value-review-for-incoming-third.html" target="_blank">Place Value Review for Incoming Third Graders</a></b><br />
<b><a href="https://www.thriftyinthirdgrade.com/2019/02/teaching-rounding-in-3rd-grade.html" target="_blank">Teaching Rounding in 3rd Grade </a></b><br />
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Cassie Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18349102591692178487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4058365885984232159.post-54034020329878425982019-08-20T06:00:00.000-04:002020-03-14T09:03:03.379-04:00Guided Math Set Up<div style="text-align: left;">
I'm going to share with you how I've had success with Guided Math.<br />
<br />
I'll confess...I don't do Guided Math the traditional way.<br />
<br />
When
I first started out, I was constantly planning what my students would
be doing during each rotation. I was prepping materials.
Differentiating. Prepping more. Prepping. Prepping. Prepping.<br />
<br />
And even after I did all of that, Guided Math never ran smoothly.<br />
<br />
After
all of that prepping, I was still dealing with off task students,
interruptions to the teacher table, or too many students in one place. I
decided I was finished with this method.<br />
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<i><b>I made one basic change to Guided Math.</b></i><br />
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<b>And it changed everything.</b><br />
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I'm Going to Help You Too! It's Going to Be Painless, I Promise </h2>
First of all, know and believe that Guided Math <i>can </i>work in your classroom. <b>Don't feel intimidated or overwhelmed.</b> Your groups can be streamlined, but still flexible. You can <i>even </i>do this <i>without </i>another adult helping in your classroom.<br />
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Yes--<u>you can do this</u>, even if you have <i>that </i>class.<br />
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<b>In this blog post:</b></div>
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<li>I'll explain to you how I run Guided Math in my classroom (It's called <i>flexibility</i>)</li>
<li>You can download a <b>free sample</b> <b>of Guided Math for your grade level <span style="color: #6601ff;">(make sure you don't miss the links at the end of this post!)</span></b></li>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><a name='more'></a>The Ground-Breaking, Earth-Shattering, Stupid-Simple Change I Made, That Changed EVERYTHING</span></h2>
I stopped rotating.<br />
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No.More.Rotations.<br />
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You
know those cutesy charts where group A goes here, there, and then
there? Group B starts here. Group C starts there. Group D works over
there. Then, we all rotate.<br />
<br />
Yea, I stopped that.<br />
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Instead, I developed a system I call <b>Flexible Guided Math.</b>
All of my students work at their seats (or any empty desk in the
classroom, really. The point is to be spread out.). Then, I pull groups
to my table.<br />
<br />
<b>That's it. It's that simple.</b><br />
<br />
I call students over to my table. <b>I don't ring a bell and make everyone rotate.</b>
I don't have set times. I can work with a group for as long of a time
or short of a time as I'd like. I don't even have set groups. I can pull
whoever I want!<br />
<br />
<b>And it's <i>powerful </i>you guys.</b> I transfer the responsibility of learning to the students.<br />
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Instead of them sitting at a "station" working on whatever task I put there, they are choosing what to work on.<br />
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Of course, there are guidelines. (I'll explain that more in a second.)<br />
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But the point is, the students are given <b>the power of choice.</b>
I've seen nothing but good results from this. My admin even commented
to me once as he looked around the room, "This could keep running even
if you stepped out of the room. Your students all know what they are
working on." <br />
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The One Essential Ingredient to a Successful Flexible Guided Math Set Up</h2>
It's just one thing.<br />
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A Must Do/May Do chart.<br />
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Now,
these come in a variety of forms, but the must do may do chart is my
favorite because of its simplicity. But, I have seen other teachers have
success with choice/menu boards as well. It's really a personal
preference. I'm a minimalist by nature, so I try to keep things as
simple as possible.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKp_MUBeIvuRn8qh2oGuR3tsyPoRoYx1kspUSSoBHQPINUZ65d8Dm8TNCg4c4QltikwsAaw0-ZZNcRNx4occdDjoY1PnlIuaDpTDrwRdG8yc_jJzsUnI8pKQFa4_pccXB1dH6bGwPsA4iL/s1600/Guided-Math-Anchor-Chart-Must-Do-May-Do.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="This anchor chart helps students learn what they are responsible for during Guided Math groups. Instead of traveling around the classroom with the same group of classmates, students have the freedom of choice. By providing must do activities first, your students are always getting the most important parts completed. They love having the freedom of choice to pick what they want to do next. Say goodbye to planning "stations" for your students to work on at different tables. This flexible approach can help eliminate behavior issues while allowing you to meet students where they are!" border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" data-pin-description="This anchor chart helps students learn what they are responsible for during Guided Math groups. Instead of traveling around the classroom with the same group of classmates, students have the freedom of choice. By providing must do activities first, your students are always getting the most important parts completed. They love having the freedom of choice to pick what they want to do next. Say goodbye to planning stations for your students to work on at different tables." src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKp_MUBeIvuRn8qh2oGuR3tsyPoRoYx1kspUSSoBHQPINUZ65d8Dm8TNCg4c4QltikwsAaw0-ZZNcRNx4occdDjoY1PnlIuaDpTDrwRdG8yc_jJzsUnI8pKQFa4_pccXB1dH6bGwPsA4iL/s1600/Guided-Math-Anchor-Chart-Must-Do-May-Do.jpg" title="Guided Math Anchor Chart" /></a></div>
This
is a generic example of a Must Do/May Do anchor chart. You can even
make individual ones for specific students if you need to. It's a great
way to differentiate your instruction and expectations.<br />
<br />
You
can be as detailed on your chart as you want. You can put specific
centers or activities, certain technology you want your students to use,
anything you want!<br />
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The Painless Way I Plan</h2>
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Planning for this style of Guided Math is very simple. </div>
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If you use my <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Thrifty-In-Third-Grade-By-Cassie-Smith/Category/-Guided-Math-All-Units-425489?utm_source=GM%20Set%20Up%20Post&utm_campaign=All%20Units%20Category" target="_blank">Guided Math units for Grades 1-5</a>,</b>
you'll notice that there is a lesson plan, a practice page, and an
extension activity for each day. So there you have your lesson for the
teacher table (or even whole group math if you prefer), your practice
page for a must do activity, and an extension activity.</div>
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If
you like to use the M-A-T-H acronym to plan for Guided Math, this
planning guide is simple and concise. Think of the A-T-H components as
the various Must Do and May Do activities you want to have your students
working on.</div>
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<img alt="Be organized as you set up and plan for guided math. This printable will help you brainstorm and jot down ideas for how to have each component working in your classroom. You can download it for free." border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijWCN9xNaTCOo4F6qvnTjgoscQ-d5pGHpbRfs5RKH6KWUXL4G0RByi9kJXvrQwsQgYAjEWDGIPQvlxK54T6o5XL9g6ir6i6Oj06oX04MpMQ3TiytvrscQZPk8KIinQ2Hn-mLu-Dbn1UwTb/s320/Planning-Guided-Math.png" title="Free Planning Guide for Guided Math" width="240" /></div>
Want to download this <b>free planning guide</b> to take notes about this post? <b><a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1vZOf9eciONtPJdTURW_X5XAK-efPjFRz/copy" target="_blank">Get it here</a>.</b> You can also use it to jot down your ideas. <i>Be sure to save a copy to your computer before you try to edit.</i><br />
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The Secret To The Teacher Table</h2>
Remember--since my groups are <b>FLEXIBLE </b>groups, I can pull students in and out of them all the time.<br />
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I use the
information I gather from my students independent work in whole group
math to set up my groups. <span style="color: #6601ff;"><i>(Do I adjust these groups everyday? Not usually. But I am always sure to refine them from unit to unit.)</i></span> During teacher time I target students to help grow them in a certain skill.<br />
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I use targeted lesson plans that focus on a <b>specific objective</b>. </div>
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<b>The secret to the teacher table is</b> <b>the order I pull my groups. </b><br />
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I usually start with my <span style="color: #6601ff;"><b>middle group</b></span>...you
know, the kids who are <b><span style="color: #6601ff;">inconsistent </span></b>with the objective. They kind of
get it--but aren't 100% sure how or why they are solving a problem a
certain way. Normally I have found that this group of kids need a little
extra practice and direction from me before they are ready to try their independent work on
their own again. <br />
<br />
The next group I pull in are my <span style="color: #6601ff;"><b>high flyers</b></span>.
This is usually very brief since they have already shown mastery of a
skill. I use this quick check in time to make sure that they really DO
get it and are comfortable with the objective. By the time I pull them,
they have usually finished their independent work and we can look over
it. Once I am sure of they have mastered the skill, I
give them an enrichment activity to go work on. <br />
<br />
The last group I pull is my group of students who are really <span style="color: #6601ff;"><b>struggling </b></span>with
the objective. I pull them last because I need to spend the most time
supporting them! Also, by this time, if a student from my first group is
still having a hard time with something, they have probably come back
to me for support. Now, I can add them to my last group and give them
another dose of targeted instruction.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgH3IcboU6H6WHo2LRNn0ehohUoZgMYLLe6Y9dCb4F7qpaG_SqKoUSA8BHHo10ac3M7f6W0Sq2wwny0sXdXMFgR6v9qiiNbcHzfrUt3WjDX6bscCNq-PB2JdNJcXChxUrj3Z9T518jrUG/s1600/guided-math-independent-practice.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Practice sheets to go along with each day's Guided Math lesson!" border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="1343" height="185" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgH3IcboU6H6WHo2LRNn0ehohUoZgMYLLe6Y9dCb4F7qpaG_SqKoUSA8BHHo10ac3M7f6W0Sq2wwny0sXdXMFgR6v9qiiNbcHzfrUt3WjDX6bscCNq-PB2JdNJcXChxUrj3Z9T518jrUG/s320/guided-math-independent-practice.jpg" title="Guided Math lesson plan and practice page" width="320" /></a></div>
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What I Use For Must Do/May Do Activities</h2>
First and foremost--<b>independent work</b>. Either today's practice page from <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Thrifty-In-Third-Grade-By-Cassie-Smith/Category/-Guided-Math-All-Units-425489?utm_source=GM%20Set%20Up%20Post&utm_campaign=All%20Units%20Category" target="_blank">my Guided Math units</a></b>, or another form of independent work.<br />
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Fluency</h3>
I print fluency pages from math-drills.com and put them in
sheet protectors. I print the answer sheet on the back so students can
check their own work. I also use technology to have my students practice
fluency on Xtramath.<br />
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Extension (Center) Activities</h3>
These are center activities from <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Thrifty-In-Third-Grade-By-Cassie-Smith/Category/-Guided-Math-All-Units-425489?utm_source=GM%20Set%20Up%20Post&utm_campaign=All%20Units%20Category" target="_blank">my Guided Math units</a></b> and there is one for each day! They line up perfectly with the lesson you teach that day and the practice page your students do for independent work.<br />
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<b> </b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTB-Ek2ZKqxoL9LpAsMUQEXsVaEllRI29TxuUfERor1M8HXkCoOFvt7JZf8PJZzYsOaFRA3g4rulZUxWxFY43turdord1kM2-pm8VdCR9GWRxZcWEXmOnl1vBNOgkxyyfcoc7J0xQlt3Nn/s1600/guided-math-center-activities.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Each day you will have a Guided Math Lesson, a practice page, and an extension activity. These are perfect for centers! Your Guided Math groups will run smoothly with these resources." border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="1152" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTB-Ek2ZKqxoL9LpAsMUQEXsVaEllRI29TxuUfERor1M8HXkCoOFvt7JZf8PJZzYsOaFRA3g4rulZUxWxFY43turdord1kM2-pm8VdCR9GWRxZcWEXmOnl1vBNOgkxyyfcoc7J0xQlt3Nn/s320/guided-math-center-activities.jpg" title="Guided Math lesson plan, practice page, and extension activity" width="320" /></a></div>
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<b>You can get these daily center activities in my <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Thrifty-In-Third-Grade-By-Cassie-Smith/Category/-Guided-Math-All-Units-425489?utm_source=GM%20Set%20Up%20Post&utm_campaign=All%20Units%20Category" target="_blank">Guided Math units! </a></b><i><br /></i></div>
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<br />
My <b><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Thrifty-In-Third-Grade-By-Cassie-Smith/Category/-Guided-Math-All-Units-425489?utm_source=GM%20Set%20Up%20Post&utm_campaign=All%20Units%20Category" target="_blank">Guided Math Units</a></b> include a variety of extension activities to keep your students engaged. There are sorts, dice games, spinner games, puzzles, board games, and much more.<br />
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By the way--These extension activities are another great way to <b>spiral review</b>
throughout the entire year! You can keep out a variety of extension
activities for students to choose from. Prep MANY early in the year and
just rotate them.<br />
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add in to the mix <i>as we learn the standards</i>. <br />
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This ultimately means <b>WAY less prep</b> for
you every week because students will have so many options to choose from
during the "May Do" part of Guided Math that there is unlikely to be
too much repetition. Just rotate them every so often to keep things fresh!<br />
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One More Thing I Do--To Continue To Become a Better Teacher </h2>
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At the end of a math unit, I like to <b>take some time to reflect</b>.<br />
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<b>On the reflection sheet:</b><br />
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<li>I write down my green, yellow, and red students and make any notes
about the class performance as a whole. </li>
<li>If there is something I know I
need to spend time spiral reviewing the rest of the year, I make note of
it here. </li>
<li>At the bottom of the page I make notes about my teaching. If
there is something my kids struggled to understand, maybe I need to
spend some time looking at different ways to teach/articulate it. </li>
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if there is something I want to be sure to do different next year, I
write it here as well. </li>
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This helps me <b>refine my teaching practice over the years</b>. Next year, I can pull out this sheet before I teach the unit to have a better idea for how I can teach my next class. <span style="color: #6601ff;"><i>(This
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Imagine for a second...a Guided Math system that actually <b><i>worked</i></b>.</div>
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A system that didn't require you to spend all of your time planning and prepping, planning and prepping, planning and prepping.</div>
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Students working in the classroom. (Not fighting. Not off task. Actually working, and enjoying it.)</div>
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Your teacher table left completely uninterrupted. </div>
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new approach to Guided Math is the change you need. And, it's a change
you can make now. After you read this post, you are going to be racing
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Confession Time! Why Traditional Guided Math Groups Drive Us Crazy:</h3>
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<li>Students are with the same classmates for the entire Guided Math
time period. This may be anywhere for 45 minutes up to 90 minutes. This
often leads to behavior issues. <i>Would you want to be with a group of <b>your </b>peers all day every day??</i></li>
<li>It is difficult to change who is in each group meaning your groups
are likely to stay the same. Once again, this forces students to be with
the same classmates for long periods of time.</li>
<li>If you do try to change up your groups, it can be complicated
explaining it to students. <i>Wait, where do I go??</i> Teachers often find it is easier to just
leave everything how it is.</li>
<li>You are constantly having to prep enough work or activities to keep
them busy while they are at each station or group (This means you are
planning 3 to 5 things for math time <i>every day</i>) <i>Let's be real....Ain't nobody got time for that!!</i></li>
<li>Rotation times tend to be equal times in length so students have enough time to do the work of each rotation. <i>No flexibility there.</i></li>
<li>There are often no other adults to help manage a group of students moving around the room together. <i>Help? What's that!? </i>Students left unsupervised tend to get off task.</li>
<li>Differentiating is very difficult. At best you can differentiate between groups, but it's hard to plan that many activities. <i>See complaint above...ain't nobody got time for that!</i></li>
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Why "Flexible" Guided Math Is Emerging as the True Winner:</h3>
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<li>Your only <b>set </b>rotation is Meet With Teacher</li>
<li>You can spend as much or as little time as you want with each group <i>(No more watching the clock!)</i></li>
<li>Meet with one group, meet with 5 groups---its up to you! </li>
<li>Your students are still pulled to your table in groups--however, its
much easier to switch them up depending on how they perform with the
objective</li>
<li>Students spend a majority of the time working independently instead of with the same classmates <i>(Physical space=less behavior issues!)</i></li>
<li>Students have the freedom of choice <i>(Happy students=on task students)</i></li>
<li>It is much easier to differentiate</li>
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Meet with Teacher (You know the drill. This is where you pull "groups" to your table. Medium-high-low is the order I pull.)<br />
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<b>Everyone else:</b><br />
Everyone else is working at their seats! <br />
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<b>You heard me.</b><br />
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<b>No. More. Rotating.</b><br />
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The
core principle of Flexible Guided Math is providing students with Must
Do and May Do activities. It's that simple guys. Give them tasks they
must do, and let them choose what they want to work on.<br />
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At. Their. Seats.<br />
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Now,
of course, you can choose to let your students earn the privilege to
work with a partner. But that can be dependent on their behavior and how
much work they get done during Guided Math.<br />
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Are you with me?<br />
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Now is your chance to transform your Guided Math block into something that is less stressful, and actually works.<br />
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Scroll down to take a look at some of what is included in this 110 page Structure, Function, and Information Processing unit. This unit aligns to NGSS* 1-LS1-1, 1-LS3-1, and 1-LS1-2.<br />
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Structure, Function, and Information Processing</h3>
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This unit focuses on plant and animal structures, biomimicry, parents and offspring, and patterns of behavior.</div>
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If you are lucky enough to have the space for it, a Guided Math board can be a great addition to your classroom. The board in my picture is 4 feet by 3 feet. However, you can still make a Guided Math board if you have a smaller space! Here are a few ways you can use the board.</div>
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You can hang a small pocket chart on your bulletin board and use it to organize vocabulary terms. I really like to always keep vocabulary in a small pocket chart because this allows me to take the cards down and use them during my lesson. I also can use it as an instructional tool by having students match the terms and definitions. This black pocket chart came from the Target Dollar Spot during back to school time. One thing I really like about it is the black pocket at the bottom. I am able to keep extra cards in there without having them show through like they would with a clear pocket. </div>
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If you are implementing Flexible Guided Math in your classroom (<b><a href="https://www.thriftyinthirdgrade.com/2019/06/flexible-guided-math-why-it-works.html" target="_blank">learn more here</a></b>), then this is another place you can display your must do/ may do activities. If you change them often, simply put a bit of washi tape on the back of cards so you can easily switch them out. <i>(Side note--everything on my board was put up with washi tape, except for the black background and pocket chart which I stapled. It is strong enough to hold everything up and makes it easy to switch things!)</i></div>
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If you use my Guided Math units you can print off the vocabulary and posters for the unit and display them on your Guided Math board. Tip-don't display terms or posters that you haven't taught yet. Just add them to the board as you teach them. You can also display anchor charts that you have created with your class!</div>
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First of all, let me start by saying that you<i> must do</i> what your district/principal require of you. If they have mandated you use a curriculum, you must do so. I have talked to many teachers around the country who have been in this situation. More often than not, principals are perfectly fine with the teacher supplementing the school curriculum where it is lacking. Today I am going to talk to you about ways you can use Guided Math alongside of your mandated curriculum.<br />
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In my Guided Math Year Long Bundles, teachers will find a teacher handbook that has an outline of the year. This shows what topics will be covered in each unit, along with the standards, and vocabulary. You can use this to match up the units with your school curriculum.<br />
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Next, you can look at the day by day unit overviews. (These are all included in the teacher handbook if you own the bundle. If you own a single unit, that unit's overview is found in the unit file.) These unit overviews show exactly what objective will be taught each day.<br />
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<li>match the lesson to your school's lesson</li>
<li>find practice pages that cover the same objective as your school's lesson</li>
<li>find extension activities that cover the same objective as your school's lesson</li>
<li>see what lessons built up to that lesson (in case your students need more scaffolded support) </li>
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Practice Pages</h2>
Use these as an independent practice for your students during Guided Math. You could also use these as homework.<br />
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Extension Activities</h2>
The extension activities in my Guided Math units can provide you with activities your students can use to supplement what you are teaching from your school's curriculum. In most cases, a big box curriculum provides you with lessons and worksheets, but not necessarily hands on activities that students enjoy. This is a great way, and the main way, I encourage teachers to supplement their school curriculum.<br />
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Remediate</h2>
Many teachers feel that the Guided Math curriculum really breaks the standards down into bite size pieces that students can handle. This is because all of the lessons cover a specific, achievable objective. In this case, you can use the Guided Math curriculum as your remediation with your students who are struggling with the district curriculum.<br />
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