Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
12/3-7/2012
Today’s Big Idea(s):
Math 8
Rios /Shusterman /Menchaca
Topic
Objective: Monday 12/3
TSW Connect a verbal description to an
algebraic expression.
Objective: Tuesday 12/4
TSW Simplify algebraic expression and
translate written phases to algebraic
symbols.
Date: 12/3-7/2012
Objective: Wednesday 12/5
TSW review mathematical properties
and procedures to solve onestep equations algebraically and
with concrete models.
(addition/subtraction)
Objective: Thursday 12/6
TSW review mathematical properties and
procedures to solve one-step
equations algebraically and with
concrete models.
(addition/subtraction)
Objective: Friday 12/7
TSW To complete their mini assessment
with at least a 70 or better.
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
Agenda & Time Estimates:
 Calling System – Playing cards
 Hook – students will be given a playing
card to find out which group of tables to
sit at, or will find their partner with same
symbol and opposite color.
 Warm-up-8th grade problems/Skill Drills
 Guided Practice – Notes (WS)/Journal
 Independent – group or partner
 Closure-callouts, index cards(Exit Ticket),
or final product
(52 min.)
 Calling System – Playing cards
 Hook – students will be given a playing
card to find out which group of tables to
sit at, or will find their partner with same
symbol and opposite color.
 Warm-up-8th grade problems/Skill Drills
 Guided Practice – Notes (WS)/Journal
 Independent – group or partner
 Closure-callouts, index cards(Exit Ticket),
or final product
(52 min.)
 Calling System – Playing cards
 Hook – students will be given a playing
card to find out which group of tables to
sit at, or will find their partner with same
symbol and opposite color.
 Warm-up-8th grade problems/Skill Drills
 Guided Practice – Notes (WS)/Journal
 Independent – group or partner
 Closure-callouts, index cards(Exit Ticket),
or final product
(52 min.)
 Calling System – Playing cards
 Hook – students will be given a playing
card to find out which group of tables to
sit at, or will find their partner with same
symbol and opposite color.
 Warm-up-8th grade problems/Skill Drills
 Guided Practice – Notes (WS)/Journal
 Independent – group or partner
 Closure-callouts, index cards(Exit Ticket),
or final product
(52 min.)
 Calling System – Playing cards
 Hook – students will be given a playing
card to find out which group of tables to
sit at, or will find their partner with same
symbol and opposite color.
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
12/3-7/2012
Math 8
Rios /Shusterman /Menchaca
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TEKS Connections/Indicate
whether
Readiness/Supporting/Process:
(52 min.)
8.2B Use appropriate operations to solve problems involving rational numbers in problem
situations. Readiness Standard
8.4 Generate a different representation of data given another representation of data
(such as table, graph, equations, or verbal description). Readiness Standard
8.5A Predict, find and justify solutions to application problems using appropriate tables,
graphs, and algebraic equations. Readiness Standard
8.5B Find and evaluate an algebraic expression to determine any term in a arithmetic
sequence (with a constant rate of change).Supporting Standard
Mon.
Materials, Texts
& Reminders:
 Express and
Evaluate
Student
Recording
Sheet
 Calculator
 Materials Box
 Other Teacher
Resource for
TEKS
(Kutasoftware)
 Calculator
 Materials Box
 Other Teacher
Resource for
TEKS
 One Step
Equations
(addition and
Subtraction)
(Kutasoftware)
 Calculator
 Materials Box
 Other Teacher
Resource for
TEKS
 One Step
Equations
(addition and
Subtraction)
(Kutasoftware)
 Calculator
 Materials Box
 Other
Teacher
Resource for
TEKS
 Monitor students to check for understanding.
Wed
 Monitor students to check for understanding.
Thurs
 Monitor students to check for understanding.
Fri.
 Monitor students to check for understanding.
Fri
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
Algebraic
Expressions
Thurs.
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Higher-Order Thinking
 Simplifying
Wed.
Mon
Tues
Checks for Understanding:
Tues.
 SWBAT
Work independently (partner) to complete handout.
 SWBAT
Work independently (partner) to complete handout.
 SWBAT
Work independently (partner) to complete handout.
 SWBAT
Work independently (partner) to complete handout.
 SWBAT
Work independently to complete handout.
 Monitor students to check for understanding.
Mon
Assessment/Evidence Of
Learning :
Warm-up-8th grade problems/Skill Drills
Guided Practice – Notes (WS)/Journal
Independent – group or partner
Closure-callouts, index cards(Exit Ticket),
or final product
Mon
 B: How do you write the expression, “a number u times 6”?
 M: Given u=8, how can you substitute this in your expression?
Fri.
 MiniAssessment
 Calculator
 Materials Box
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
12/3-7/2012
Math 8
Rios /Shusterman /Menchaca
 E: What is the solution for the expression?
Questions:
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
 B: What do you think the red side represent?
 M: What does a red 1 unit and a green (yellow) 1 unit equal?
 E: What name represents this relationship?
 B: What does the left side represent?
 M: What does the right side represent?
 E: What was the rule for solving a one-step equation?
 B: What are zero pairs?
 M: What do I need zero pairs on both sides of the equation?
 E: What is the solution to the equation?
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 B:
 M:
 E:
What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 Students are given a playing card to
pair up with their partner.
 Or students are given problems on
index cards to find their partner.
Intro to New Material:
 Introduce algebraic expressions using
verbal descriptions and solving using
substitution.
Lesson
Include Time Estimates:
Monday 12/3
Guided Practice:
 Refer students to look for Express and
Evaluate Recording Sheet in their
packets.
 Distribute Evaluating variable
expressions and Evaluating Expression
worksheet.
Independent Practice:
 Instruct students to match each
phrase card and solution card and
then record the matches on their
handout.
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Closing:
 Give students a problem to solve for
their Exit Ticket.
Lesson
Include Time Estimates:
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 Students are looking for their partner.
Students will pair up with another student
with the same number (cards) or answer.
 Students are writing down objective and
agenda for today.
Intro to New Material:
 Students will be taking notes on algebraic
expressions in their journal or worksheet.
Guided Practice:
 Students are looking for Express and
Evaluate Recording Sheet in their packets.
 Students are receiving two worksheet
from teacher Evaluating variable
expressions and Evaluating Expression
Independent Practice:
 Students are matching phase card and
solution card for each problem and
recording on their answers on their
handout.
Closing:
 Students will be their problem on an
index card for Exit Ticket.
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
12/3-7/2012
Tuesday 12/4
Math 8
Rios /Shusterman /Menchaca
Motivation/Hook:
 Instruct students to complete Warmup in their journal.(8th grade problems)
Intro to New Material:
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 Distribute Algebra tiles to each
student.
 Display a model of each shape of the
algebra tiles.
 Facilitate a class discussion explaining
that algebra tiles are concrete are
model used to represent values and
model algebraic symbols.
Independent Practice:
 Instruct students to use their bag of
algebra tiles to model each
expression and record the model,
simplified model, and simplified
expression.
Closing:
 Facilitate a class discussion of
student’s results to clarify any
misconceptions.
What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 Instruct students to complete Warmup in their journal.(8th grade problems)
Intro to New Material:
 Introduction on how to solve one step
equations using mathematical
properties and procedures using
models.
Guided Practice:
 Distribute a bag of algebra tiles to
each student
 Display problem 1 of
Addition/Subtraction Property of
Equality.
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
 Students are getting their folders/journals
and sitting with their partners
 Students are looking for their partner.
Students will pair up with another student
with the same number (cards) or answer.
 Students are writing down objective and
agenda for today.
Intro to New Material:

Guided Practice:
Lesson
Include Time Estimates:
Wednesday 12/5
Motivation/Hook:
Guided Practice:
 Students are receiving a bag of algebra
tiles.
 Students are following along with
teacher, displaying model as the one on
the board.
 Students are answering questions.
 Students are working out their answers
with their partner.
Independent Practice:
 Students are working out their answers
with their partner.
Closing:
 Students are giving results and asking
any question that they might have on the
WS.
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 Students are getting their folders/journals
and sitting with their partners
 Students are looking for their partner.
Students will pair up with another student
with the same number (cards) or answer.
 Students are writing down objective and
agenda for today.
Intro to New Material:
 Students are following along with
teacher to learn how to solve one
step equations.
Guided Practice:
 Students are receiving a bag of algebra
tiles.
 Students are following along with their
algebra tiles to solve one step problems
using addition/subtraction.
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
12/3-7/2012
Math 8
Rios /Shusterman /Menchaca
 Model how to solve x+2 =5 using
addition/subtraction.
 Facilitating a class discussion about
solving equations using
addition/subtraction.
Independent Practice:
 Students are answering questions.
 Students are working out their answers
with their partner.
Independent Practice:
 Distribute One-step Equations with
integers and One-step equations
worksheet.
 Instruct students to work with groups
or partner to complete handout
Closing:
 Students will be completing handout
with groups or partner.
Closing:
 Instruct student to describe how to
solve for one step equations using
addition or subtraction.
 Students will be writing out how to solve
for one-step equation using addition or
subtraction.
What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
Motivation/Hook:
 Instruct students to complete Warmup in their journal.(8th grade problems)
Lesson
Include Time Estimates:
Thursday 12/6
 Students are getting their folders/journals
and sitting with their partners
 Students are looking for their partner.
Students will pair up with another student
with the same number (cards) or answer.
 Students are writing down objective and
agenda for today.
Intro to New Material:


Guided Practice:
Guided Practice:
 Distribute a bag of algebra tiles to
each student
 Display problem 1 of
Addition/Subtraction Property of
Equality.
 Model how to solve x+2 =5 using
addition/subtraction.
 Facilitating a class discussion about
solving equations using
addition/subtraction.
 Distribute One-step Equations with
integers and One-step equations
worksheet.
 Instruct students to work with groups
or partner to complete handout
Closing:
 Instruct student to describe how to
solve for one step equations using
addition or subtraction.
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
Motivation/Hook:
Intro to New Material:
Independent Practice:
Lesson
Include Time Estimates:
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
What the TEACHER is saying/doing…
 Students are receiving a bag of algebra
tiles.
 Students are following along with their
algebra tiles to solve one step problems
using addition/subtraction.
 Students are answering questions.
 Students are working out their answers
with their partner.
Independent Practice:
 Students will be completing handout
with groups or partner.
Closing:
 Students will be writing out how to solve
for one-step equation using addition or
subtraction.
What the STUDENTS are saying/doing…
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
12/3-7/2012
Friday 12/7
Math 8
Rios /Shusterman /Menchaca
Motivation/Hook:
 Instruct students to complete Warmup in their journal.(8th grade problems)
Intro to New Material:
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Guided Practice:
 Review in AM
 Distribute Mini Assessment
Independent Practice:
 Instruct students to complete their
mini-assessment independently.
 Instruct students to turn in their mini
and work on any incomplete
assignments.
Closing:
 Instruct students to turn in their mini
before they leave class.
Homework:
Modifications/
Accommodations/
Differentiated Instruction:
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin
Motivation/Hook:
 Students are getting their folders/journals
and sitting with their partners
 Students are looking for their partner.
Students will pair up with another student
with the same number (cards) or answer.
 Students are writing down objective and
agenda for today.
Intro to New Material:

Guided Practice:
 Students will be reviewing in the AM
 Students will be receiving their miniassessment PM
Independent Practice:
 Students will be working independently
to complete mini-assessment.
 Students will turn in their mini when
done and work on any incomplete
assignments.
Closing:
 Students will be handing in their miniassessment to teacher.
 (MONDAY) Express and Evaluate Student Recording Sheet
 (TUESDAY) Simplifying Algebraic Expressions (Kutasoftware)
 (WEDNESDAY) One Step Equations (addition and Subtraction) (Kutasoftware)
 (THURSDAY) One Step Equations (addition and Subtraction) (Kutasoftware)
 (FRIDAY)Finish any incomplete assignments.
 (Mon. - Fri.)Allow students time to complete assignments.
SPECIAL EDUCATION:
1.  Preferential seating
2.  Extended time on Assignment
3.  Cooperative grouping
4.  Emphasis critical content
5.  Daily agenda on board/Teacher review
6.  Reduce/minimize distractions
7.  Use pictorial directions
8.  Use positive reinforcement
DYSLEXIA:
9.  Emphasis: Visual, Auditory, and Tactile skills
10.  Provide course syllabus/outline
ESL/LEP/ELL:
11.  Give directions in small distinct forms
12.  Use written backup or oral directions
13.  Establish routines in classroom
14.  Simplify instructional language, NOT content
15.  Pre-teach vocabulary, modeling, hands-on, pictures and visual aids
GT:
Gus Garcia Middle School
Lesson Plan 2012-2013
12/3-7/2012
Math 8
Rios /Shusterman /Menchaca
16.  Opportunity to accelerate in areas of strength; independent research
17.  Multiple disciplines are integrated into the unit
Teacher Reflection: What worked/what didn’t work? Why?
*Adapted from KIPP-Austin