IPG

Name:
Pamela Rodriguez
Subject:
Learning basic two-dimensional shapes.
Opening Hook/Warm Up:

Date(s):
October 10, 2015
Grade Level:
Kindergarten
TEK:
KM6.A

Everyday you see shapes. Lets look at symbols that

represent the United States (stars and stripes, the flag,
eagle, etc.) and Texas.

The student is expected to identify two-dimensional

shapes, including circles, triangles, rectangles, and
squares as special rectangles.

Use the whiteboard to post details for the Shape Hunt.

Objective: Student Friendly: I/we will identify twodimensional shapes, including circles, triangles,
rectangles, and squares as special rectangles.
Big Understanding:
It is important for us to understand shapes because it gives us a way to describe and understand the world.
Summative Assessment Evidence:
Students will individually complete a worksheet to assess their understanding of what a circle, square, rectangle, and
triangle look like.
Higher Level Questions to Incorporate: Higher Level Questions to Incorporate:
Does anyone see something in the classroom that looks like a triangle? A square? A circle?
What do the shapes have in common? How are the shapes different?
Instructional Strategies / Student Activities/ Grouping Patterns:
Teacher Input/Modeling: IDO:
Hook: Students pair up and complete the task sheet for a Shape Hunt.
Objective
Big Understanding
Vocabulary Use the whiteboard to go over vocabulary words with graphic pictures.
symbol: an object used to represent something
circle: a round plane figure whose boundary consists of points equal in distance from a fixed point
triangle: a plane figure with three straight sides and three angles
square: a plane figure with four equal straight sides and four right angles
rectangle: a plane figure with four straight sides and four right angles, esp. one with unequal adjacent sides, in
contrast to a square
5. Teacher reads a book about shapes
6. Show students the cutouts in each shape and say the name of the shape.
7. Show the students everyday objects that look like the shapes.
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Guided Practice: WE DO:

1. Once we have gone through all the shapes, mix up the cutouts and ask students to name the shape as you
hold it up.
2. Display the everyday items and see if the students are able to identify the shapes.
3. Assist students when needed.
4. Orally name a shape and ask the students to pick out the corresponding cutout.
CFU (Checking for understanding):
1. As the students work, observe them to see if they are able to do this activity with ease.
2. See if they need help or if there are other students assisting them.
3. Ask questions as you walk around to gauge how well the students have understood the activity.
Independent Practice: YOU DO (Individual students):
1. Have students work on the handout Shape Jumble
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2. Allow for time for the students to work on their own.

Ending, Summary / Reflection:
1. Call the students back into the group.
2. Review the activity by holding up the cut outs and asking the students to name the shape.
3. Ask the students to name the shape of objects in the classroom.
Materials / Resources:
Book
Handouts
Whiteboard
Grouping Patterns:
Whole class, pairs, individuals
Technology:
Whiteboard

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