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Linking Literature to Mathematics

Explore how literature enhances mathematics understanding in the classroom with Linda McDaniel, a 1st Grade teacher at Garfield Elementary. Discover effective strategies for choosing relevant books that engage students, foster connections to real-life scenarios, and encourage flexible teaching. This workshop highlights the importance of selecting literature that is accurate and visually appealing, creating a "WOW Factor" in learning. Tools including math journals and manipulatives will be discussed to aid in student performance. Enhance your teaching methods by integrating literature into math instruction.

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Linking Literature to Mathematics

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  1. Linking Literature to Mathematics Presenter: Linda McDaniel 1st Grade Teacher – Garfield Elementary

  2. Just a Little Bitby: Ann Tompert

  3. How literature impacts learning… • Student Engagement • Natural Context and Connections • Differentiation • Integration of Subject Areas • Flexible Teaching Points • Student Performance

  4. Choosing books… the obvious !

  5. The “Not So Obvious” books! • Choose books with… • Accuracy • Information in the book is presented accurately and in a way that children can understand. • Visual/Verbal Appeal • Students will find the book engaging and motivating. • Creates an interest in the mathematical concept being investigated. • Connections • Allows students to build meaning and understanding; creating a personal connection to student’s daily lives. • Audience • Book can be used with a variety of age groups. • WOW Factor • Allows the audience to take their learning to new heights. • Books have unexpected, teachable moments. Hellwig, Monroe and Jacobs (2000)

  6. Chrysanthemumby: Kevin Henkes

  7. Using Math Journals • Student Portfolio • Story problems • Glued in journals • Displayed on Smart Board • Expectations • Demonstration of strategy • Number sentence • Answer • Label

  8. Differentiation

  9. Multiple Strategies

  10. 12 Ways To Get To 11by: Eve Merriam Ch. 4 - Story/Math Talk Ch. 9 – Assignment Ch. 12 – Journal Work/Sharing

  11. Toolkits Manipulatives • Two sided counters • Unifix cubes • Coin purses • Rulers • Place value blocks • Pattern blocks • Colored tiles • Calculators Supplies Markers Dice Glue Sticks Mats

  12. The Smushy BusBy: Leslie Helakoski Possibilities… Addition Subtraction Multiplication Division Grouping Vocabulary

  13. Assessment

  14. Big & Littleby: Steve Jenkins

  15. Questions, Comments, Thoughts… Linda.mcdaniel@k12.sd.us

  16. References Hellwig, S., E. E. Monroe and J.S. Jacobs. “Making informed choices: Selecting children’s trade books for mathematical instruction.” Teaching Children Mathematics 7 (November, 2000): 138-143.

  17. Counting Crocodilesby: Judy Sierra

  18. 10 Fat Turkeysby: Tony Johnston

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