Lesson Plan

Two-Step Word Problems with Mixed Operations - Gamified!

Students will have fun learning the Read, Draw, Write (RDW) strategy on two-step, mixed operation problems. First they will learn RDW, and then they will practice it in a game called Four in a Row.

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Grade:

Third Grade

View aligned standards

3.NBT.A.2

3.OA.D.8

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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to solve two-step, mixed operation word problems using the Read, Draw, Write (RDW) strategy.

Introduction

(5 minutes)

Ask students if they have ever played Connect Four. Ask for student volunteers to summarize the rules and object of the game.
Tell students that after learning the Read, Draw, Write (RDW) strategy for solving word problems, they will practice by playing a game that is a cross between tic-tac-toe and Connect Four.

Beginning

Allow students to discuss the games in their home language (L1) or new language (L2).

Intermediate

Provide visuals to accompany the names of the games.
Label the games with their names in students' home languages (L1).