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Content Standards:
o 1.G.A.1 Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g. triangles are closed and three-sided) versus
non-defining attributes (e.g. color, orientation, overall size) ; build and draw shapes to possess
defining attributes
Summative Assessment:
1. Students will complete an exit slip with 4 questions regarding defining attributes of shapes.
Questions for example: How many sides does a rectangle have? Are circles open or closed?
3. Give students the Everyday Triangles worksheet to complete. Instruct students to only find two
triangles in the class rather than five to save time. They can do the rest for homework.
4. Explain how triangles have 3 sides and are closed.
5. Pass out construction paper, pencils, markers, and scissors. Instruct each student to draw a big
rectangle, circle, and triangle on a piece of construction paper color of their choice.
6. Have students cut out their shapes.
7. Instruct students to use a marker to write down the name of the shape and 2 defining attributes of
each shape on the shapes they cut out.
For example: Triangle, three sides, closed
8. Tell students they will be creating a shapes ice cream cone to take home.
9. Pass out cone cutouts and have students write their name on them.
10. Give an example of what the cones will look like at the end.
11. Pass out tape and have students help each other tape their shape ice cream cones together.
objectives. Teachers will write on the board for visual learners as well as say aloud what is written on
the board.
2. Product- I will have pre-cut triangles, rectangles, and circles for students that may have a hard time
with motor skills. They will be instructed to then write the defining attributes on the shape.
EDU234 Interdisciplinary Planning for Diverse Learners & Families - Spring 2016