We wrapped up our study of fractions this week with a series of stations to review and fun game of Kahoot It! In my station, students worked in teams of three to create, compare, and order fractions. We played a game called "Race to the Finish Line."
This week we focused on fractions on a number line and comparing fractions. After a whole group lesson on identifying fractions on a number line and comparing fractions that have something in common (numerators are the same - 1/4 vs. 1/8; denominators are the same - 2/8 vs. 3/8) students were given a treasure hunt review!
This week my second graders worked to identify fractions of a region model and fractions of a set model. Given a set of fraction cards, students had to sort the cards according to verbal clues given (ex: "Locate all of the cards that represent fourths." or "Find a fraction card that shows the set model of two-eighths."). After some review of basic fraction concepts, we then began to explore equivalency. Students were charged with locating cards that showed equivalent amounts. We then discussed how they knew the amounts were equivalent and strategies for finding equivalents when given visual models. Main Idea and DetailsThis week we worked on finding the main idea of a paragraph and identifying the supporting details. We began with the following story about my dog, Max.
My dog Max is an amazing dog! He is a great listener. Anytime I call him, he comes to me right away. He is also good at tricks. He can stand on his hind legs and beg for treats, chase his tail, and fetch a stick. Snuggling is something he loves to do as well. Anytime I sit on the sofa, he is right there beside me, keeping me warm. Finally, Max is good with kids. He loves Elliott, Jackson, and baby Quinn. Students were then asked to tell the main idea of this story. Very quickly they replied with, "Your dog Max!" This led to a discussion about the topic of a paragraph versus the main idea. We identified that Max was the topic of the story (or what the story was about), but in order to find the main idea, we had to then ask ourselves, "What does the author (Mrs. Owen in this case) want me to know or understand about the topic (Max)?" Thinking about this, students were then able to identify that the main idea was Max is an amazing dog! The last step in our beginning practice was to identify the supporting details from the story that went to prove the main idea. The lesson continued with some additional guided paragraph practice on determining the topic, thinking about the main idea, and then locating supporting details. We read paragraphs about guide horses, the New Year, and new words in the dictionary! Finally, we wrapped up the lesson by splitting into groups and completing a graphic organizer (topic, main idea, and supporting details) for a paragraph that had been assigned. |
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