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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 5
What topic	Decimals and Fractions
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Engaging Lesson Introduction: Exploring Decimals and Fractions

The Magical Market Adventure

Setting the Scene

Imagine you and your friends are on an exciting adventure at the Magical Market! This isn't just any market; it's filled with enchanted shops that sell magical items, delicious treats, and extraordinary experiences. However, there's one catch: everything in this market is priced using decimals and fractions!

The Challenge

As we step into the market, we encounter a friendly vendor at the Chocolate Fountain Stand. She offers three amazing types of chocolate:

• Milk Chocolate for $0.75
• Dark Chocolate for $0.85
• White Chocolate for $0.90

But there's a twist! The vendor has a special deal: if you can help her with a little math, you can get a discount!

The Task

To unlock the magical discount, you need to answer the following questions:

1. How much would it cost to buy 2 pieces of Milk Chocolate?
2. If you buy 1 piece of each type of chocolate, what will be the total cost?
3. The vendor says she’ll give you a magical discount if the total cost is expressed as a fraction. Can you share the total cost as a decimal, then convert it into a fraction?

Getting Started

Using your notebooks and pencils, let's dive into the world of decimals and fractions. Today, you’ll not only learn how to handle these important concepts but also become a hero of the Magical Market! Are you ready to solve the challenges and unlock your discount? Let’s go!

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Transition to Learning

Once we solve these problems together, we will explore more about how to convert between decimals and fractions and why knowing this can help us in everyday life, especially in fun places like the market! Let’s embark on this mathematical journey!