Distribute the Toy-Shop Numbers Activity Sheet to each student.
Ask the students to first look at the toy-shop picture, as shown on the activity sheet.
Ask them to tell what they see in the picture and
what they think the picture is about. The students should name each of the objects in the
picture. On the chalkboard, write the names of the objects as each is suggested.
Ask the students to look at the picture and find examples of the use of numbers. If more assistance is required, refer to each of the words on the chalkboard and have the students identify how numbers were used with each word. Some suggestions include:
- prices on the toys,
- the number of tennis balls in the package,
- time on the clock, and
- the number of balloons in a package.
Have the students write numbers on the Toy-Shop Numbers Activity Sheet for the prices, numbers, lengths, and so on, that are suggested.
Once students have identified a particular number from the toy-shop, they can then work independently or in small groups to write their stories. They should be encouraged to write description of different ways numbers are used.
- First, have the students prepare a draft of their
writing.
- Help them edit their work, correcting spelling, checking
the use of capital letters, and suggesting appropriate sentence structure.
- Then have the students copy a final version, for which
they can illustrate what they wrote.
Students can share their stories with the rest of the class.
Teacher Note
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