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    Representing Numbers in Different Ways

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    Subject: Math

    Lesson Length: 25 - 30 mins

    Topic: Representing Numbers in Different Ways

    Grade Level: 3, 4, 5

    Standards / Framework:

    Brief Description: Students will learn to represent numbers in different ways by creating a number comic. 

    Know Before You Start: Students should have a basic understanding of numbers up to 1000, and expanded notation.

    Hook:

    • Read and discuss the sample comic. Is the student correct? 

    • In pairs, have students find other ways to show 822. They may use numbers or pictures. Have them share their answers with the class.

    • Show students how to write 822 in expanded notation. 

    Activity:

    • List several numbers on the board.

    • Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a comic depicting one of the numbers in a different way. 

    Closure:

    • Share and discuss student comics with the class.
      • Are there any other ways to depict the numbers shown in each comic? 

    Differentiation:

    • Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature as needed.
    • Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.

    • Provide a visual resource for students to represent numbers in a new way. 

    Resources:

    • Comic to print or display: Comic.

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    Suggested Story Starters:

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