---
title: Shape Classifications
description: In this lesson, students will classify a given set of shapes and provide an explanation to justify their answer.
image: https://ideas.pixton.com/hubfs/shape_classifications-001.png
---

**Subject: Math**

**Lesson Length: 30 - 40 mins**

**Topic: Geometry**

**Grade Level: 4**

**Standards / Framework: **

- [CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.G.A.2](https://learning.ccsso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Math_Standards1.pdf)

**Brief Description:**  In this lesson, students will classify a given set of shapes and provide an explanation to justify their answer.

**Know Before You Start:** Students should be familiar with the properties of different types of triangles and other 2-D shapes.

**Hook:**

- Have students observe the sample comic. Have them think about why the shapes are in each group. 
- Explain that students will utilize the sample comic to create their own comic.

**Activity:**

- Have students choose Group A or Group B from the sample comic.
- Students will create a two-to-three-panel comic about that group:

**Closure:**

- Have students share their comics with a partner that chose a different sample comic than they chose.
- Are the properties of the shape justified correctly? Why or why not?

**Differentiation:**

- Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
- Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.
- Allow students to work in pairs or groups as needed.
- Provide definitions and visuals for vocabulary.

**Resources:**

- [Comic](https://share.pixton.com/qlchdfa) to print or display

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