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INFORMATIONAL TEXT WRITING LESSON TEMPLATE
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION
Content Area: Math Grade Level: 4th Grade
Topic Focus: Learning Fractions
INTRODUCTION ELEMENTS
Topic This lesson centers on developing a conceptual understanding of
fractions, including their meaning, practical applications, and
relevance to everyday life.
Lead Consider the scenario of sharing a pizza with friends. How could it
be divided equally so that each person receives an identical
portion? Fractions serve as the mathematical concept that enables
equitable distribution.
Background Knowledge Fractions represent segments of a complete entity. Indeed, it is
probable that you have engaged with and applied fractions in
quotidian contexts without deliberate awareness—such as, for
instance, during the process of partitioning a cake, scheduling
durations for diverse tasks, or apportioning a pizza.
Preview This lesson will explore the components of fractions, including
numerators and denominators, methods for comparing fractions,
and the various ways in which fractions are applied in daily life.
ADDITIONAL INTRODUCTION LEADS
Provide three different Introduction Leads (e.g., pose a question, start with a quote, fact or detail,
anecdote, image, or text section read aloud).
Lead 1: What commonalities exist among pizza slices, cake portions, candy bars, and the
divisions of time on a clock? Each of these items exemplifies the practical application of
fractions in denoting segments of a complete entity.
Lead 2: Did you know that fractions were first used thousands of years ago by the Egyptians to
measure land and divide their food?
Lead 3: One afternoon, Claire baked cookies and wanted to share them equally with her sister.
She quickly realized she needed fractions to make it fair.
SAMPLE CONCLUSION
Fractions assist in representing parts of a whole, whether involving food, money, or time. The
next time you share an item or measure an ingredient, keep in mind that you are actively
applying your understanding of fractions.
TITLE OF MENTOR TEXT
“How do you share with your friends”? by Lucy D. Hayes
TOPIC WEB
CREATE A TOPIC WEB THAT REFLECTS THE ORGANIZATION OF THE MENTOR TEXT. ADD YOUR WEB BELOW.
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Introduction to Fractions:
Context from the story: friends learning how to share, using a cake.
Explanation of what a fraction represents.
Halving as a Fractional Concept:
Breaking a whole cake into equal parts.
Having repeatedly to create smaller fractions to share with more friends.
Real-life Applications:
Sharing food and money equally.
Visualizing fractions in everyday life.
Mathematical Comparisons:
Introducing different terms of fractions. (Like numerator and denominator)
Comparing smaller pieces as fractions grow.
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References
Hayes, L. D. (2023). How do you share with your friends?: A math book about fractions,
decimals, and percentages. Flowerpot Press.
