Unit 3, Lesson 13
Describamos y formemos figuras que sean la misma
Kínder
Preparation
Lesson Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is for students to use positional words to describe the location of pattern blocks in a larger shape.
Lesson Narrative
While some students may already be familiar with the positional words, students are formally introduced to the words above, below, next to, and beside. Students hear and use these words to describe the location of objects in the classroom. Students describe shapes made out of pattern blocks and use positional words to help their partner create the same shape. Listen to how students create an argument and use or revise language to make their argument clear (MP3, MP6).
- Representation
- MLR8
- Comprehend (in spoken language) the terms “above,” “below,” “next to,” and “behind” are used to describe the location of objects.
- Describe (orally) the location of shapes, using “above,” “below,” “next to,” and “behind.”
- Construyamos figuras que sean la misma.
Required Materials
Activity 1
Activity 2
Activity 3
Required Preparation
Activity 3
- Gather materials from:
- Match Mine, Stage 1
- Geoblocks, Stages 1 and 2
- Build Shapes, Stages 1 and 2
- Pattern Blocks, Stages 1–5
- Fewer, Same, More, Stages 1–4
Suggested Centers
NoneTeacher Reflection Questions
The standards ask students to describe the relative positions of objects, using terms such as “above,” “below,” “next to,” and “beside.” When can you ask students questions involving positional words? How can you incorporate these questions into literacy time or transitions?
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