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What topic	Introduce number stories to 10
What length (min)	30
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Lesson Plan: Introducing Number Stories to 10

Subject

Mathematics

Grade

Year 1

Duration

30 minutes

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Learning Objectives

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

• Understand what a number story is.
• Create and solve number stories that total up to 10.
• Illustrate number stories using pictures or objects.

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Required Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Number story cards (pre-prepared)
• Counters (e.g., block cubes or small toys)
• Paper and coloured pencils
• Worksheets with number stories

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage the Students:

   • Begin with a short discussion about stories. Ask students if they can share their favourite stories.
   • Introduce the concept of number stories as a way to tell a story using numbers.

2. Explain:

   • Tell students that today they will learn how to make their own number stories using addition and subtraction up to 10.

Direct Instruction (10 minutes)

1. Demonstrate a Number Story:

   • Write a simple number story on the whiteboard. For example:
     • “There were 3 apples on the table. Then, 2 more apples were added. How many apples are there now?”
   • Underline the numbers in the story to highlight them.

2. Model the Problem:

   • Use counters to visualise this story. Show how to combine the counters to find the answer.

3. Introduce Vocabulary:

   • Teach key terms: ‘add’, ‘subtract’, ‘total’, ‘more’, and ‘take away’.

Guided Practice (10 minutes)

1. Group Activity:

   • Divide the students into small groups and provide them with number story cards. Each card will have a simple number story that totals to 10, e.g.:
     • “5 birds were in the tree. 4 more joined them. How many birds are in the tree now?”

2. Encourage Collaboration:

   • Have groups discuss the story, illustrate it using counters, then draw their own pictures on paper.

3. Share with the Class:

   • Allow each group to present their number stories and explain how they arrived at the total.

Independent Practice (5 minutes)

1. Worksheet Activity:
   • Hand out worksheets with partially completed number stories that students must complete. For example:
     • “8 toys were on the shelf. ___ (number) were taken away. How many are left?”
   • Encourage students to draw the toys and write their answers.

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Review:

   • Recap what a number story is and what students learned about adding and subtracting to create stories.

2. Exit Ticket:

   • Ask each student to share one number story they created during the lesson with a partner before leaving.

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Assessment

• Formative assessment will occur through observation during group activities and presentations.
• Review completed worksheets to gauge understanding and correct any misconceptions.

Differentiation

• For students needing extra support, provide number lines or visual aids.
• For advanced learners, challenge them to create their own number stories independently.

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Reflection

Post-lesson, consider what worked well and what could be improved for future lessons on number stories. Use student feedback to adapt the next steps in teaching numbers.