So far this class has really taught me a lot. There are so many strategies in section two of the book it is hard to know which ones to use when. I have had some trouble finding strategies to use for third grade math lessons. My plan was to do fractions but I can't find a strategy to fit it. My other ideas are multiplication or time. If anyone has any ideas about what might fit into a plan over these topics, please let me know!
I definitely plan to incorporate mind mapping into one of my plans. From what was done in class I have seen how useful a mind map can be. It is also something students of most ages can do (with varying level of detail) so that makes it a very useful tool.
Good luck with lesson plans everyone!
Hello Claire! I am currently working on a math lesson too and also struggling with a strategy. Janaye had a post where she planned to use the "Questioning the Author Bookmark" found on page 253 in our Buehl text. I thought you could pose questions or pictures clues for fractions. The bookmark could be used as a helping tool later on in the lesson?
ReplyDeleteI also thought about using the DRA strategy with fractions. I planned to have a circle and rectangle made out of paper. I thought as I folded the paper the students could predict/infer if the parts are equal. Taking the circle I would ask the students if I folded it in half, is this going to result in two equal parts? If I fold the circle in half again, will I have four equal parts? I could do the same with the rectangle. Hope this is helpful, if I come up with another semi-brilliant idea I will be sure to share! Good luck!
I over the mind mapping as well. I think it can fit into a lot of different lessons. I also love the predictions for reading I think this is a great lesson idea as well. The questioning strategy is a great one as well, I think I will be using that one in my lesson plan for telling time. I will be asking a lot of questions.
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