McNeese State University

Department of Education Professions

Lesson Plan Template
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Name Madison Benoit Email Phone 337-372-0800
mbenoit15@student.mcneese.edu
Primary Subject Area Math Grade Level 2nd
Title of Lesson Is the Sum Even or Odd? Approximate duration 45 minutes

Overview of Lesson
Students determine whether the sum is even or odd using strategies they have learned.
Essential Question(s)

Prior Knowledge Expected of Students

Understand the concept that a pair means 2.
Common Core Learning Standards
Work with equal groups of objects to gain foundation for multiplication. CC.2.0A.3
Educational Technology Standards

Additional Standards

Interdisciplinary Connections
*Display the U.S. flag or a picture of it. Explain that the stripes on the flag are for the first states that started our country.
*Count the white stripes as a class. Have children tell whether the number of white stripes is an even or odd number. Repeat this process for the red
stripes and all the stripes.
*Tell children that 13 states started our country. Ask children if this is an even or odd number.
Student Outcomes
Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members by pairing objects or counting them by 2s; write an equation
to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.
 Lesson Procedures
Pre-Planned Seed
Time Step-by-Step Lesson Procedures with Embedded Coding
Questions
1. TI- Review: On the Promethean board, write the following word groups:
*How are a pair of shoes, a pair of socks, and a pair of mittens alike?
*What are some other things that are bought in pairs?
*Beca has 8 toy cars. Can she arrange her cars in pairs on a shelf?
2. SEA- Teach: (Distribute manipulatives- sets of cubes)
*Ask children to count out 8 connecting cubes to represent the number of cars Beca has. Show
children how to arrange pairs of cubes on the top ten frame by placing vertical pairs of cubes on
the ten frame from left to right.
-What is a pair of cubes? Show me a pair of cubes.
-Can you arrange all 8 cubes in pairs? How many pairs are there in 8?
*Have each child remove his or her 8 cubes from the top ten frame. Then repeat the activity for 7
cubes.
-Can you arrange all 7 cubes in pairs? Explain.
*After children remove the 7 cubes, have them take 10 cubes and place vertical pairs of cubes in
the top ten frame.
-How many pairs did you put on the ten frame? Are all the cubes in pairs?
*Finally, have children use both ten frames to show 13 cubes. Children should determine that all
13 cubes cannot be arranged in pairs.
3. TI- Model and Draw: Work through the examples in the model with children. Point out that
vertical pairs of cubes are put on the ten frame, moving from left to right.
-Look at just the full ten frame for both 12 and 15. Is 10 always an even number? Explain.
-How does the ones digit help you tell whether 12 and 15 are odd or even?
4. Share and show: Guided practice- Exercises 1-10 connect to the learning model.
*In exercise 4, can you put all 9 cubes in pairs? Explain.
-Assign exercises for practice and check to see if each individual needs extra help or if they can
move on to work on the rest of the lesson on their own.
5. Summarize: Essential Question- How are even numbers and odd numbers different?
*Introduce the H.O.T. Problem (exercise 19) for conclusion of the lesson and for a fun, little
group activity to keep their minds engaged.
Teacher Materials Student Materials Technology Resources References
Math Book
Connecting Cubes Connecting Cubes Promethean Board Go Math
White Boards
Relevance/Rationale
 Exploration, Extensions, and Supplemental
In order to add on to this lesson encourage children to explain how they know if a number is an odd number. For example, counting by 2s, the
numbers you say are even numbers and the numbers you don’t say are odd numbers.
For students who need extra support use Reteach 1.1 Even and Odd worksheet
For early finishers use the Enrichment 1.1 Connect the Dots worksheet
Assessment Criteria for Success
Use exercises 9 and 10 for Quick Check on the Share and Show worksheet p. 14
If a child misses Exercises 9 and 10, then differentiate instruction with Reteach worksheet 1.1
Accommodations and Access for All
Use connecting cubes for hands-on learners
Use promethean visual learners
Post-Lesson Reflection