Lesson Plans: Gabrielle Rodriguez
Week: 9/13-9/18
A2- 1 Alternative
Period 1
Math 9 AIS
Period 4a & 5b
Math 8
Period 6 & 8
Monday 9/13
Combine like terms using Algebra Tiles
(7.EE.1)
SWBAT: Combine like terms with the
assistance of algebra tiles, drawing out the
tiles, or with no assistance.
 Warm- up: simplifying two expressions by
combining like terms
 Notes on how to use the concept of
algebra tiles in different ways.
 Set up one set equations using algebra
tiles (7.EE.3)
HW: H2
Solving simple equations (8.EE.7b)
SWBAT: Solve one step equations with the
assistance of Algebra Tiles.
 Warm- up: Solve 2-3 One step equations
 Review 2-3 questions from H2
 Set up one set equations using algebra
tiles (7.EE.3)
 Notes on Solving Basic Equations with
Algebra Tiles
HW: H3 #1-5
Solving simple equations (8.EE.7b)
SWBAT: Solve one step equations with the
assistance of Algebra Tiles.
 Warm- up: Solve 2-3 One step equations
 Review Website
 Finish notes on Solving Basic Equations
with Algebra Tiles
HW: H3 #6-8
Solving basic equations (8.EE.7b)
 Punchline Algebra Book A
Worksheet 3.8
o Model 1 problem from each
row in the puzzle for notes
Finish puzzle individually for folders
Solving simple equations (8.EE.7b)
SWBAT: solve simple two step equations.
 Warm-up: translating verbal statements
into equations
 PowerPoint lesson on solving simple
equations algebraically
 Partner Problems activity
HW: Ch 1 Wk 2
Books covered by tomorrow
Tuesday 9/14
Wednesday 9/15
Solving equations with variables on both
sides (8.EE.7b)
SWBAT: solve equations that have variables
on both sides.
 Warm-up: two step equations
 Review 2-3 questions from Ch 1 Wk 2
 PowerPoint lesson on solving equations
that have variables on both sides
HW: Ch 1 Wk 3 #1-5
Solving equations with variables on
both sides (8.EE.7b)
 Model 3-4 problems for notes
 Partner Activity for Variables on
Both Sides
Solving equations with variables on both
sides (8.EE.7b)
SWBAT: practice solving equations that have
variables on both sides.
 Warm-up: Solving 2-step equations
(including fraction coefficients)
 Model two problems for notes
 Four corner learning activity
HW: Ch 1 Wk 3 #6-10
Open House tonight 6 – 8
Thursday 9/16
Solving simple equations (8.EE.7b)
SWBAT: Solve simple equations with the
assistance of Algebra Tiles.
 Warm- up: Solving One Step Equations
 Review questions from H3
 Notes on Solving Two Step Equations
 Break the Code Activity
HW: H4
Friday 9/17
Solving equations with variables on both
sides (8.EE.7b)
SWBAT: Solve simple equations
 Warm- up: One Step Word Problem
 Review 2-3 questions form H4
 Problems around the room on two step
equations.
HW: No Homework
Quiz Wednesday 9/23
Solving literal equations (8.EE.7b)
 Review lesson on solving an
equations for a specified variable
 Problems around the room/
Whiteboard practice
Solving equations with distribution and like
terms (8.EE.7b)
SWBAT: solve equations with distribution
and like terms.
 Warm-up: Solving equations with
variables on both sides
 PowerPoint lesson on solving equations
with distribution and like terms
 Exit ticket: What Went Wrong?
HW: Ch 1 Wk 4
Practice solving equations with distribution
and like terms (8.EE.7b)
SWBAT: solve equations with distribution
and like terms.
 Warm-up: Solving equations with
distribution and like terms
 Model one more problem for notes
 Whiteboard practice (see PowerPoint for
Day 5)
HW: TBA