A Learning Activity is a strategy a teacher chooses to actively
engage students in learning a concept or skill using a digital tool/resource.
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Phase:
Before/Engage
Activity:
The teacher will display Who is Correct? journal prompt from the slideshow
The teacher and students read the journal prompt together. The students will then take their note cards and explain their choice for the correct answer.
After students have finished writing on their note cards, the teacher will ask for volunteers to share their explanations with a partner, group, or the whole class.
Assessment Strategies:
Teachers will observe student responses to determine student understanding of the concept and skill. You can use the following guidelines to ensure students meet the learning objective.
Check that the student:
can use place value reasoning to determine which number is larger.
can explain their thinking in writing and orally.
Advanced Preparation:
The teacher will need a computer and projector to display the journal prompt.
Each student will need a pencil and a notecard to record their responses.
Variation Tips (optional):
This activity may be modified to accommodate all learners.
Two-digit numbers can be substituted for struggling learners.
Four-digit numbers can be substituted for enrichment.
Notes or Recommendations (optional):
This activity can stand alone or be used with the following during and after activities: