Scarborough Middle School
Lesson Plan
Subject/Grade Math/8th
Teacher’s Name Smith/West/York
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4,Testing
Date 9/16-20/13
ALCOS 9, 9a, 9b
Day 1 lesson 2-1, IQL
ALCOS/ Objective (s) 9, 9a, 9b
Review combining like terms,
distributive property, and multiplicative
inverse.
Solve linear equations in one variable.
[8-EE7]
Lessons 2-1, IQL
Objectives:
Essential
Vocabulary
1.5
(four to five words)
Lesson 1 Solve Equations with
Rational Coefficients

1.
Essential Question: How is the
multiplicative inverse used to solve an
equation that has a rational coefficient?
To solve an equation with a coefficient
that is a fraction, multiply each side of
the equation by the multiplicative inverse
of the fraction.
Bell Ringer (A,B,C,D format/5 min)
Common Core Quick Check
Power Word Activity (5 min)
12 powerful words
Trace, analyze, infer, evaluate, formulate, describe, support,
explain, summarize, compare, contrast & predict

Talk a mile a minute

Twelve word cheer

Synonym game

Six-step process

Direct Instruction (15-20 min) (I
DO)
Check for understanding:
Problems from powerpoint/also see
attached
Lesson Launch
Notes:
Guided Practice (15-20 min) (WE
DO)
Problems from textbook under
guided practice
Independent Practice (10-15 min)
(YOU DO)
Problems under independent
practice in textbook
coefficient (Lesson
Inquiry Lab Solve Two-Step Equations 1
1)
Other
Lesson Materials/technology
Smartboard
Workbook
calculators
Textbook
Markers
index cards
HCPSS 8-EE7 LESSON
“Solving Multi-Step Equations”
“Linear Equations with one variable and multiple
solutions”
Lesson Activities
identity (Lesson 5)
multiplicative
inverse (Lesson 1)
null set (Lesson 5)
properties (Lesson
2)
two-step equation
(Lesson 2)
Accommodations
for specific
students
(tier II and tier III
students)
Small group
instruction/inclusion
teacher
Small group
instruction/teacher
Pull-out
Other ________
Assessments
Formative- EXIT
SLIP
Foldable
Partner A/B
3-2-1
Venn Diagram
Frayer Model Other _______
See attached resource/Lesson Tasks, Problems, and Activities
Websites:
http://connected.mcgraw
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Homework:
Closure (5-10 min)
Exit Slip Other ______________
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Scarborough Middle School
Lesson Plan
Subject/Grade Math/8th
Teacher’s Name Smith/West/York
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4,Testing
Day 2
Date 9/16-20/13
ALCOS 9, 9a, 9b
lesson 2-2
Objectives:
ALCOS/ Objective (s) 9, 9a, 9b
Give examples of linear equations in
Lesson 2 Solve Two-Step Equations
one variable with one solution, infinitely
many solutions, or no solutions. Show
which of these possibilities is the case
 How can you use the work backward problem-
by successively transforming the given
solving strategy to solve a two-step equation?
equation into simpler forms until an
Sample answer: You identify the order in which
equivalent equation of the form x = a, a
operations would be performed on the variable,
= a, or a = b results (where a and b are
then you undo each operation using its inverse
different numbers). [8-EE7a]
operation in reverse order.
Lessons 2-2
Essential
1Vocabulary
(four to five words)
Bell Ringer (A,B,C,D format/5
min)
Common Core Quick Check
Accommodations
for specific
students
Power Word Activity (5 min)
12 powerful words
Trace, analyze, infer, evaluate, formulate, describe, support, explain,
summarize, compare, contrast & predict

Talk a mile a minute

Twelve word cheer

Synonym game

Six-step process

Direct Instruction (15-20 min) (I
DO)
Check for understanding:
Problems from powerpoint/also see
attached
Lesson Launch
Notes:
Other
Lesson Materials/technology
Smartboard
calculators
Markers
Workbook
Textbook
index cards
HCPSS 8-EE7 LESSON
“Solving Multi-Step Equations”
“Linear Equations with one variable and multiple solutions”
HCPSS 8-EE7a -ACTIVITY
“Practice”
Guided Practice (15-20 min) (WE
DO)
Problems from textbook under
guided practice
Lesson Activities
Independent Practice (10-15 min)
(YOU DO)
Problems under independent
practice in textbook
Homework:
coefficient (Lesson
1)
identity (Lesson 5)
multiplicative
inverse (Lesson 1)
null set (Lesson 5)
properties (Lesson
2)
two-step equation
(Lesson 2)
(tier II and tier III
students)
Small group
instruction/inclusion
teacher
Small group
instruction/teacher
Pull-out
Other ________
Assessments
Formative- EXIT
SLIP
Foldable
Partner A/B
3-2-1
Venn Diagram
Frayer Model Other _______
See attached resource/Lesson Tasks, Problems, and Activities
Websites:
http://connected.mcgraw
hill.com/connected/login
.do
Closure (5-10 min)
Exit Slip Other ______________
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Scarborough Middle School
Lesson Plan
Subject/Grade Math/8th
Teacher’s Name Smith/Marshall/York
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4,Testing
Day 3
Date 9/16-20/2012
ALCOS 9, 9a, 9b
lesson 2-3, PSI
Objectives:
ALCOS/ Objective (s) 9, 9a, 9b
Solve linear equations with rational
Lesson 3 Write Two-Step Equations
numbers coefficients, including
equations whose solutions require
Problem-Solving Investigation: Work
expanding expressions, using the

distributive property and collecting like Backward
terms. [8-EE7b]
Lessons 2-3, PSI
Why is it important to define a variable before writing an
equation? Sample answer: Assigning a variable to the
unknown helps you when translating the verbal model
into an algebraic equation.
Essential
1Vocabulary
(four to five words)
Bell Ringer (A,B,C,D format/5
min)
Common Core Quick Check
Accommodations
for specific
students
Power Word Activity (5 min)
12 powerful words
Trace, analyze, infer, evaluate, formulate, describe, support, explain,
summarize, compare, contrast & predict

Talk a mile a minute

Twelve word cheer

Synonym game

Six-step process

Direct Instruction (15-20 min) (I
DO)
Check for understanding:
Problems from powerpoint/also see
attached
Lesson Launch
Notes:
Other
Lesson Materials/technology
Smartboard
Workbook
calculators
Textbook
Markers
index cards
1coefficient (Lesson 1)
identity (Lesson 5)
multiplicative inverse
(Lesson 1)
null set (Lesson 5)
properties (Lesson 2)
two-step equation
(Lesson 2)
(tier II and tier III
students)
Small group
instruction/inclusion
teacher
Small group
instruction/teacher
Pull-out
Other ________
Assessments
Formative- EXIT
SLIP
HCPSS 8-EE7b LESSON
“Solving Multi-Step Equations( distribute/combining”
HCPSS 8-EE7b ACTIVITY
“Practice”
Guided Practice (15-20 min) (WE
DO)
Problems from textbook under
guided practice
Lesson Activities
Independent Practice (10-15 min)
(YOU DO)
Problems under independent
practice in textbook
Homework:
Foldable
Partner A/B
3-2-1
Venn Diagram
Frayer Model Other _______
See attached resource/Lesson Tasks, Problems, and Activities
Websites:
http://connected.mcgraw
hill.com/connected/login
.do
Closure (5-10 min)
Exit Slip Other ______________
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Scarborough Middle School
Lesson Plan
Subject/Grade Math/8th
Teacher’s Name Smith/Marshall/York
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4,Testing
Day 4
Date 9/16-20/2012
ALCOS 9, 9a, 9b
Lesson 2-4
Objectives:
ALCOS/ Objective (s) 9, 9a, 9b
Solve linear equations with rational
Lesson 4 Solve Equations with Variables
numbers coefficients, including
on Each Side
equations whose solutions require
expanding expressions, using the

distributive property and collecting like
How is solving an equation with the variable on each
terms. [8-EE7b]
side similar to solving a two-step equation? Sample
Lessons 2-4,
answer: Solving any equation uses the properties of
equality. Solving an equation with the variable on each
side usually adds an additional step to solving a twostep equation.
Essential
Vocabulary
(four to five words)
Bell Ringer (A,B,C,D format/5
min)
Common Core Quick Check
Accommodations
for specific
students
Power Word Activity (5 min)
12 powerful words
Trace, analyze, infer, evaluate, formulate, describe, support, explain,
summarize, compare, contrast & predict

Talk a mile a minute

Twelve word cheer

Synonym game

Six-step process

Direct Instruction (15-20 min) (I
DO)
Check for understanding:
Problems from powerpoint/also see
attached
Lesson Launch
Notes:
Other
Lesson Materials/technology
Smartboard
calculators
Workbook
Textbook
Additional Tasks:
“Golden Apples”
“Equation Crunch”-Corwin Press
Markers
index cards
coefficient (Lesson 1)
identity (Lesson 5)
multiplicative inverse
(Lesson 1)
null set (Lesson 5)
properties (Lesson 2)
two-step equation
(Lesson 2)
(tier II and tier III
students)
Small group
instruction/inclusion
teacher
Small group
instruction/teacher
Pull-out
Other ________
Assessments
Formative- EXIT
SLIP
MARS Shell Center:
“ Solve Equation with One Variable”
“ Building and Solving Equations 1”
Optional Activities:
2-4 IQL: Equations with Variables on Each Side
(p. 141-144)
Guided Practice (15-20 min) (WE
DO)
Problems from textbook under
guided practice
Lesson Activities
Independent Practice (10-15 min)
(YOU DO)
Problems under independent
practice in textbook
Homework:
Foldable
Partner A/B
3-2-1
Venn Diagram
Frayer Model Other _______
See attached resource/Lesson Tasks, Problems, and Activities
Websites:
http://connected.mcgraw
hill.com/connected/login
.do
Closure (5-10 min)
Exit Slip Other ______________
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Scarborough Middle School
Lesson Plan
Subject/Grade Math/8th
Teacher’s Name Smith/Marshall/York
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4,Testing
Day 5
TESTING
ALCOS/ Objective (s) 9, 9a, 9b
Review combining like terms,
distributive property, and multiplicative
inverse.
Solve linear equations in one variable.
[8-EE7]
Give examples of linear equations in
one variable with one solution, infinitely
many solutions, or no solutions. Show
which of these possibilities is the case
by successively transforming the given
equation into simpler forms until an
equivalent equation of the form x = a, a
= a, or a = b results (where a and b are
different numbers). [8-EE7a]
Solve linear equations with rational
numbers coefficients, including
equations whose solutions require
expanding expressions, using the
distributive property and collecting like
terms. [8-EE7b]
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4, 25
Objectives:
Bell Ringer (A,B,C,D format/5 min)
Common Core Quick Check
Power Word Activity (5 min)
TSWBAT apply knowledge to answer test
questions.
Lesson 1 Solve Equations with Rational Coefficients
Direct Instruction (15-20 min) (I
DO)
Check for understanding:
Problems from powerpoint/also see
Notes:
Lesson Launch
Essential
Vocabulary
(four to five words)
coefficient
(Lesson 1)
identity (Lesson 5)
Lesson 2 Solve Two-Step Equations
multiplicative
Lesson 3 Write Two-Step Equations
inverse (Lesson
1)
Problem-Solving Investigation: Work Backward
null set (Lesson 5)
Mid-Chapter Check
properties
(Lesson 2)
Inquiry Lab Equations with Variables on Each Side
two-step equation
Lesson 4 Solve Equations with Variables on Each Side
(Lesson 2)
Inquiry Lab Solve Two-Step Equations
Essential Question: NONE
12 powerful words
Trace, analyze, infer, evaluate, formulate, describe, support,
explain, summarize, compare, contrast & predict

Talk a mile a minute

Twelve word cheer

Synonym game

Six-step process

attached
Date 9/16-20/2012
ALCOS 9, 9a, 9b
Other
Lesson Materials/technology
Smartboard
calculators
Markers
Workbook
Textbook
index cards
HCPSS 8-EE7 LESSON
“Solving Multi-Step Equations”
“Linear Equations with one variable and multiple solutions”
HCPSS 8-EE7a -ACTIVITY
“Practice”
HCPSS 8-EE7b LESSON
“Solving Multi-Step Equations( distribute/combining”
HCPSS 8-EE7b ACTIVITY
“Practice”
Additional Tasks:
“Golden Apples”
“Equation Crunch”-Corwin Press
MARS Shell Center:
Page 5 of 9
Accommodations
for specific
students
(tier II and tier III
students)
Small group
instruction/inclusion
teacher
Small group
instruction/teacher
Pull-out
Other ________
Assessments
Summative-test
Scarborough Middle School
Lesson Plan
Subject/Grade Math/8th
Teacher’s Name Smith/Marshall/York
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4,Testing
Date 9/16-20/2012
ALCOS 9, 9a, 9b
“ Solve Equation with One Variable”
“ Building and Solving Equations 1”
Optional Activities:
2-4 IQL: Equations with Variables on Each Side
(p. 141-144)
Guided Practice (15-20 min) (WE
DO)
Problems from textbook under
guided practice
Lesson Activities
Independent Practice (10-15 min)
(YOU DO)
test
Closure (5-10 min)
Exit Slip Other ______________
Homework:
Make up work
Foldable
Partner A/B
3-2-1
Venn Diagram
Frayer Model Other _______
Test
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Websites:
http://connected.mcgrawhill.com/connected/login.
do
Scarborough Middle School
Lesson Plan
Teacher’s Name Smith/Marshall/York
Subject/Grade Math/8th
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4,Testing
Date 9/16-20/2012
ALCOS 9, 9a, 9b
ALCOS/ Objective (s) 9, 9a, 9b
Unit 2
Review combining like
terms, distributive property,
and multiplicative inverse.
Solve linear equations in one
variable. [8-EE7]
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4, 2-5
Page 7 of 9
Scarborough Middle School
Lesson Plan
Teacher’s Name Smith/Marshall/York
Subject/Grade Math/8th
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4,Testing
Date 9/16-20/2012
ALCOS 9, 9a, 9b
Give examples of linear equations
in one variable with one solution,
infinitely many solutions, or no
solutions. Show which of these
possibilities is the case by
successively transforming the
given equation into simpler forms
until an equivalent equation of the
form x = a, a = a, or a = b results
(where a and b are different
numbers). [8-EE7a]
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4, 2-5
Page 8 of 9
Scarborough Middle School
Lesson Plan
Teacher’s Name Smith/Marshall/York
Subject/Grade Math/8th
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4,Testing
Date 9/16-20/2012
ALCOS 9, 9a, 9b
UNIT Two
Solve linear equations
with rational numbers
coefficients, including
equations whose solutions
require expanding
expressions, using the
distributive property and
collecting like terms. [8EE7b]
Lessons 2-1, IQL, 2-2, 2-3, PSI, 2-4, 2-5
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