Subject: Math
Lesson Length: 30 - 45 mins
Topic: Comparing Decimals to the Thousandths
Brief Description: In this lesson, students will compare decimals to the thousandths >, <, = by comparing weight, speed, or distance in a comic.
Know Before You Start:
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Students should already know how to read decimals to the thousandths and be familiar with comparing values of decimals.
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Students will need decimal cards, e.g., index cards with random decimal numbers written on them, up to the thousandths place.
Hook:
- Read and discuss the sample comic.
- Do you agree with the decimal comparison? How do you know?
Activity:
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Have each student choose two decimal cards.
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Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a three-to-four-panel comic, in which two characters compare their decimals in the context of weight, speed, or distance.
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Remind students to:
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Use >, <, = to compare their decimals.
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Justify/explain their comparison.
Closure:
- Have students share their comic with a partner. Partners will state if they agree with the decimal comparison.
Differentiation:
- Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
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Display a class created anchor chart on comparing decimals.
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Adjust the decimal values to meet individual needs.
Resources:
- Comic to print or display
- Teacher created decimal cards
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