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Read Write Think: Authentic Writing and Math Problem Solving Using Shopping Lists Lesson PlanRead Write Think: Authentic Writing and Math Problem Solving Using Shopping Lists Lesson Plan
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Pre-K - 1st
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Lesson Plan

Read Write Think: Authentic Writing and Math Problem Solving Using Shopping Lists

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We're going shopping in this integrated lesson. Students must make a budget, create a shopping list, and act out grocery shopping utilizing their problem solving and writing skills. A comprehensive lesson with printable worksheets, related websites, and correlation to NCTE standards.

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Concepts

grocery shopping, making lists, money, reflective writing

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act it out, communication in math, communications, math and writing, problem solving methods, problem-solving strategies, ncte, readwritethink, acting out math problems, authentic writing, problem solving, problem solving acting out

Classroom Considerations

  • Knovation Readability Score: 4 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional

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