SIOP Lesson Plan Template 1

Date: March 8, 2011 Unit/Theme: Comparision Symbols Grade/Class/Subject: 4th Grade Math Standards: 44.NBT.2 (2010) Read and write multi-digit whole numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Compare two multi-digit numbers based on meanings of the digits in each place, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons..NBT.2

Content Objective(s): SWBAT identify and compare numbers using comparison symbols. Language Objective(s): SWBAT understand and identify the difference in comparison symbols by using image and connectionn mnemonics. less than greater than equal to Preparation

Key Vocabulary

Supplementary Materials

SIOP FEATURES
Adaptation of content Links to background Links to past learning Strategies incorporated

Scaffolding

Modeling Guided practice Independent practice Comprehensible Input

Group Options
Whole class Small groups Partners Independent

Integration of Processes
Reading Writing Speaking Listening

Application

Hands-on Meaningful Linked to objectives Promotes engagement

Assessment
Individual Group Written Oral

Lesson Sequence:

Opening: Today we are going to learn about Hungry Harold. Hungry Harold has one rule; he only eats one food at a time. Because Harold is always hungry, he eats the food that has the most pieces. 1. I will write the following problem on the overhead. Harold can either have one hamburger or 2 hot dogs ( 1 2) 2. Ask the students using Hungry Harold rule which food should he eat? (the students should answer 2 hot dogs, if not remind them of Hungry Harolds rule) 3. Ask the students why they chose 2 hot dogs. If needed, guide them to say that two is more than one. 4. Draw a < with teeth towards the larger number. Explain this is Harolds mouth and he is eating the bigger number. 5. Continue by listing other examples. Harold can have 24 peas or 17 carrots. Which will he choose? Why? Make sure to write the numbers on the overhead with the appropriate mouth < or >. 6. When the students are accurately choosing the larger number, review each problem using the terms greater than and less than. For the first problem, say 1 is less than 2. 7. After reviewing each problem, tell students that there is a math sign that means greater than.

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SIOP Lesson Plan Template 1

Draw this symbol (>) on the board and write greater than under it. 8. Do the same for the less than (<) symbol. 9. Point out that the mouth always eats the larger number, like Hungry Harold. 10. Go over the examples from above and have the students read the number sentence aloud using the proper terminology. (7 is greater than 5, 3 is less than 5) 11. Write several other examples on the overhead and have students answer using correct terminology. 12. Introduce the equal to (=) sign. Tell students this is used when two numbers or problems have the same answer or outcome. 13. Write 1+3 2+2 on the overhead. 14. Ask students What is 1+3 Write the answer below the 1+3. 15. Ask students What is 2+2 Write the answer below the 2+2. 16. Put the = between the numbers. 17. List other examples on the overhead for students to practice. 12. Tell the students they are doing AWESOME and proceed to the worksheet. Give each student a Hungry Harold of their own.

Reflections:

(Reproduction of this material is restricted to use with Echevarria, Vogt, and Short, 2008. Making Content Comprehensible for English Learners: The SIOP Model.)

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