Unit 7, Lesson 3
Questions and Stories about Shapes
Kindergarten
Preparation
Lesson Narrative
In previous lessons, students have answered “how many?” questions and comparison questions about shapes composed of pattern blocks. In this lesson, students create a shape out of pattern blocks and brainstorm questions that they could ask about other students’ shapes. Students create and solve story problems about shapes made out of pattern blocks (MP2, MP4).
- Engagement
- MLR7
- Ask (orally) questions about designs composed of pattern blocks, including “more” and “fewer” questions.
- Create (orally) and solve addition or subtraction story problems about designs composed of pattern blocks.
- Let’s ask questions.
Required Materials
Activity 1
Required Preparation
- Gather materials from:
- Geoblocks, Stages 1 and 2
- Grab and Count, Stage 1
- Find the Pair, Stages 1 and 2
Suggested Centers
NoneTeacher Reflection Questions
Students shared their thinking multiple times in this lesson. What have you noticed about the language students use? What support can you offer to students who struggle to communicate their ideas orally?