Contextual Information

Big Idea: Forming Fractions from Word Problems Date: 2/20/2023

Grade: 5
Lesson Structure: Integrated Content: Differentiation for English Language Learners: Concrete (real
Whole group instruction Math world/tangible) connection
Integrated with ESOL Strategy
ESOL Accommodations: Check all that apply to your classroom
Flexible environment
Flexible scheduling
✘ Flexible seating
Bilingual assistance
Approved dictionary/glossary
✘ Reading text out-loud

Standard: (BEST/NGSSS)
MA.5.FR.2.1
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than 1, with
procedural reliability.
MA.5.FR.1 Interpret a fraction as an answer to a division problem.

Instructional Objectives(s):

By the end of the lesson, the students will actively participate in a fraction number talk. Students will be able to show a fraction given
a word problem.

Lesson Organization
1. Number the steps and begin each step with a verb. Include: questions, teacher talk, examples of student responses
2. Bold & label differentiated strategies if used (content, process, product)
3. Underline higher order/high quality questions
Launch: (bridge to prior knowledge) Pacing:
 Ask students to explain what a fraction is? Discuss briefly andf quickly. 30 seconds

Remind number talk procedures:

thumbs up on the chest when you think you have the answer.
No pencil, no paper.
Explore: Pacing:
 Show first slide: 1 minute for
Matthew has 10 bananas. He is bringing 3 of them with him on his field trip. Can you give me a fraction showing first problem
how many bananas Matthew is bringing ?

 Wait until most thumbs are up

 Call on 2-3 people for answers
o Possible answers: 10/3, 3/10, 13, 7

Revised Spring 2023

  Call on 2 people for strategies
o Possible strategies: Adding, subtracting, realizing denominators, picturing /visualizing.
 Repeat with: 1 minute for
second
 Gigi has a box of 30 Legos. 13 of them are red Legos. 8 of the Legos are blue. What is the
problem
fraction representing the red Legos? What about the blue Legos?

o Possible answers: 13/30, 30/13
o 8/30, 30/8, 4/15.
o Possible strategies: Visualizing, seeing numbers and recognizing numerators and denominators.
 Repeat with
 Jonathon has a pizza. There are 12 slices. He keeps 3 slices. He gives 3 slices to Justin and
gives 2 more to Giselle. What is the fraction of the pizza left ?

2 minutes for
o Possible answers: 15, 9, 2/2,2/13, 3/13, 12/13, 8/12, 4/12
third problem
o Possible strategies: Based off the above answers. Adding, subtracting, visualizing.

Debrief: Pacing:
Content: (restate the main take-aways from the lesson) 10 seconds
 Thank you for sharing your thinking and being respectful to one another. This will help you understand
word problems with recognizing numerators and denominators.
Procedural:
Pack up materials and line up for lunch.

Revised Spring 2023