One of the things I'm working on this year is incorporating more math literature/mentor texts into my math block-I have a great one to share on the Must Read Mentor Text Linky with my cute friends Collaboration Cuties!
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This book is a great introduction for perimeter, area, and volume concepts with monster characters. These monsters take a journey to the movies and explore all these concepts along the way. The illustrations are bright and colorful, making this book more appealing for students. I think this book would be a great hook for a math lesson.
I'm going to show you two ways I use graph paper in my classroom:
You know how I feel about Post-Its right? They are the perfect size for graph paper! Students can calculate perimeter and area with this activity. Have an assortment of sticky notes (size and colors) for students to select a given number to place on their graph paper. They can record their calculations right on the graph paper. It's the perfect visual for them to see the difference between perimeter and area. If your students aren't ready to multiply big numbers yet, they could determine the area by tracing the sticky note and then lifting it to count the squares.
I blogged about this activity last year, but it's a little more advanced because they have to calculate 1/2 shaded squares as well. I had my students trace their foot on graph paper, shade in the whole squares one color, and the half squares with another to make is easier to calculate. I assigned this for homework, so they had the whole week to finish.
I can't wait to share this new book with my students! My buddy Jennifer hosts a fun linky to look ahead at the week. Check out what everyone's doing at the Peek at my Week linky party!
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