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    Comparing Numbers

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    Subject: Math

    Lesson Length: 35 - 45 mins

    Topic: Numbers and Operations in Base Ten; Read, Write, and Compare Numbers in Multiple Forms

    Grade Level: 4

    Standards / Framework:

    Brief Description: In this lesson, students will read and write numbers in base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. Students will also compare numbers using >, <, = symbols.

    Know Before You Start: Students should know how to represent numbers in base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form. 

    Hook:

    • Read and discuss the sample comic, reviewing the terms in each panel.

    Activity:

    • Have students choose a number to express in base-ten numerals, number name, and expanded form.

    • Using the sample comic as a guide, have them create a three-panel comic featuring two characters:

      • Each character will share a number (in the hundreds or thousands) in base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.

      • In the final panel, the characters will compare their numbers using <, >, =.

    Closure:

    • Have students share their favorite way to represent their numbers and explain why.

    Differentiation:

    • Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
    • Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.
    • Provide visual references and definitions of <, >, = .

    Resources: Comic to print or display: Comic.

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