1. Topic-
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| Paper Slide Fraction Story |
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2. Content-
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Equivalent fractions
Story telling
Creating a movie |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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| In groups of 4, students will create paper slide videos that tell
a story using equivalent fractions as a theme. |
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4. Objectives-
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Students will work cooperatively to plan an equivalent fraction
story, write a script, create images with text, practice speaking
fluently while changing slides, and create a final video of the story.
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Math books
computers/Google docs
document camera
chart paper
plain white paper
pencils, markers
flip video cameras |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. I will make a paper slide video to introduce the project and
go through the steps of creating one.
2. I will show a couple of examples of paper slide videos that explain
math concepts.
3. Read "If You Were A Fraction" by Trisha Speed Shaskan to demonstrate
how fractions can be used in a story. |
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B. Development-
1. I will have 4-5 slides and a short fraction story made up as
an example, and ask volunteers to read while I slide papers under
the document camera to model the process for students.
2. I will show two more examples of paper slide projects; a very good
one, and one that is hard to understand. We will discuss which one
we enjoyed more and why.
3. We will have a discussion - what makes a good paper slide video?
Record ideas on chart paper. |
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C. Practice-
1. Divide students into groups and let them choose responsibilities:
1)script typist; 2) camera set-up; 3) paper slider; 4) speaker.
2. Brainstorm with class possible story ideas and possible fraction
units (time, money, weight, etc.)
3. Record ideas on chart paper.
4. Give guidelines for the story - show equivalent fractions in at
least three ways. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Review rules for working collaboratively in groups.
2. Groups begin independent work, making up their fraction stories.
3. One student types the story into Google docs as other students
look on in their own Google docs account. They can all see the progress
and add in details as necessary.
4. Groups plan out their slides and draw them with pictures and words.
They can be creative and use props as well.
5. Groups practice the show, deciding either to take turns speaking
or having one person speak. Focus on speaking slowly, fluently, and
with expression.
6. Find a quiet space to record, do a last run through, then record
the story. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. Assign groups that are balanced with students who many need assistance
with students who can provide it.
2. Make sure that all students have a chance to have their ideas heard.
3. Give extra time and support to assure fluent reading. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Check in with groups to see their progress. They will be having
fun writing stories, but be sure that the math understanding is there.
2. Have students share their Google docs with me so that I can monitor
their written progress at school and at home.
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G. Closure-
1. When the fraction stories are complete, show students how to
upload and share them.
2. Have the class watch all the stories and make positive comments.
3. Publish stories on my website. |
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7. Evaluation-
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1. Create a rubric that will be used for grading final projects.
Have it available for students while they are working so they will
know what is expected of them.
2. Have each student write a short reflection telling what he or she
learned and what their favorite part of the process was and why. |
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