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Metric Intro

Math Lesson Plan: Metric Intro
GRADE: 5th / 6th
Aim:
Students will learn basic metric measurement concepts & the metric sentence.
MATERIALS:
? sentence strips
? rulers
? markers ? meter sticks
? scale
? measuring cups
Motivation:
Today we’re going to learn about a system used all over the world and a trick to remember the units of measure. Raise your hand if you’ve ever

The Story of Ping

Aim: To demonstrate how stories may provide insight into a culture
Aim: To enable students to use effective thinking strategies before, during, and after a story.
Motivation: Students will be invited to travel to China using the wings of their imagination. Through pictorial example, map, globe, and song, the words related to China are introduced. The principle

DIALECTS OF THE UNITED STATES

Review the map with students and ask open ended questions:
Why do you think Dialects are varied in diffrent areas?
How do various dialects move throught the counrty?
What benifiet would you have for understanding various dialects and the people who use them?
How do you think others see your way of speaking? How do you think you see

Taking Notes

Objective: Today you will learn how to write summary notes.
Directions: Place an example of a paragraph on the overhead.Read the paragraph aloud to the students. Go back to the beginning of the paragraph and read each sentence separately. For example, say “This sentence mentions a black cat.” Continue this exercise for each sentence in the

Persuasive Writing

Objective: Identify persuasive writing techniques using effective outlines.
Activities:
1) Students will decide if they are pro or con on the following issue: Changing the drinking age to 24. They will decide ahead of time is they are pro: “Change the drinking age to 24″ or con “Keep the drinking age at 21″
2) They should do some