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What topic	Adding fractions with the same denominator
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Adding Fractions with the Same Denominator

Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: 5
Duration: 30 minutes

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Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Understand the concept of fractions and denominators.
2. Accurately add fractions with the same denominator.
3. Solve word problems involving the addition of fractions.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Fraction circles or bars
• Worksheets for practice
• Colored pens or pencils

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Introduction (5 minutes)

Begin the lesson with a brief introduction to fractions.

• Ask the students: "What is a fraction?"
• Listen to their responses and guide them towards the understanding that a fraction consists of a numerator and a denominator.
• Explain the terms "same denominator" and "like fractions."

Example:

• Display the fractions 1/4 and 2/4 on the board.
• Highlight that both have the same denominator (4).

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Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

Understanding Addition of Fractions

• Write the addition of fractions on the board:

  [ \frac{1}{4} + \frac{2}{4} ]

• Explain the steps to add fractions with the same denominator:

  1. Keep the Denominator: The denominator remains the same.
  2. Add the Numerators: Add the numerators together.

• Demonstrate:

  [ \frac{1 + 2}{4} = \frac{3}{4} ]

Visual Aid

Use fraction circles or bars to visually represent the addition. Show how combining the parts corresponds to the sum of the fractions.

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Guided Practice (10 minutes)

• Provide students with a few examples to solve together as a class:

  1. ( \frac{3}{8} + \frac{2}{8} )
  2. ( \frac{1}{6} + \frac{4}{6} )

• Walk through each example:

  • Write the fractions on the board.
  • Discuss and ask students to participate by adding the numerators and keeping the denominator.

Encourage student participation by asking questions to ensure understanding.

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Independent Practice (5 minutes)

• Hand out worksheets with the following problems:

  1. ( \frac{5}{12} + \frac{3}{12} )
  2. ( \frac{2}{5} + \frac{1}{5} )
  3. ( \frac{7}{10} + \frac{2}{10} )

• Allow students to work independently, circulating the room to provide support where needed.

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Conclusion and Assessment (5 minutes)

• Review the answers to the practice problems as a class, encouraging students to explain their reasoning.
• Ask a few students to explain how they added their fractions to reinforce understanding.

Closing Questions

• “What did you notice about adding fractions with the same denominators?”
• “Can anyone summarize the steps for adding fractions with the same denominator?”

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Homework Assignment

Assign students to complete a few additional problems at home, emphasizing the importance of practice in mastering fraction addition.

Example Problems:

• ( \frac{4}{9} + \frac{2}{9} )
• ( \frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{3} )

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This lesson plan provides a structured approach to teaching fifth graders how to add fractions with the same denominator, promoting understanding through direct instruction, guided practice, independent work, and review.