Intern Name: Allison Beale

Lesson Title (Subject/Topic): Adding and Subtracting fractions with like and
unlike denominators in word problem format
Grade: 4th
Length of Lesson: 10 minutes
Date Taught: 4/23-5/4 (it was a small group lesson spread out in two weeks)
LESSON PLAN TEMPLATE
In this lesson… Students will practice adding and subtracting fractions with like
Overview and unlike denominators in word problem format.
M.4.4.5 Determine common multiples and factors, including least common
multiple and greatest common factor
M.4.4.5 Add and subtract fractions having like and unlike denominators that
are limited to 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, and 12, and simplify the resulting fractions,
Standards of Learning using common multiples and factors
M.4.4.5 Add and subtract with decimals
M.4.4.5 Solve single-step and multistep practical problems involving addition
and subtraction with fractions and with decimals.
How do you add and subtract fractions?
How do you apply your knowledge to word problems?
Essential Questions How do you add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators?
How do you add fractions with mixed numbers?
Why do we use word problems?
Students will be able to…
Add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators.
Objectives Add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators in word problem
format.
I can add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators.
Learning Target I can add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators in word
problem format.
Necessary Prior Students should know how to add and subtract fractions with like and unlike
denominators and be able to add mixed fractions.
Knowledge
Materials The worksheet, a highlighter, and a pencil.
The students will be asked what they know about adding and subtracting
Introduction/Hook fractions with like and unlike denominators.
Instructional The students will work through the three problems one-by-one. The teacher
will read the problems aloud and ask the students what steps they are
Activities & completing.
Strategies
Key Vocabulary or Unlike denominator, fraction, improper fraction, mixed number
Concepts
Assessments The worksheet will be graded.
Closure Activity The students will go over the problems they solved with the teacher.

Adapted from the Teacher Cadet Curriculum, Property of CERRA—South Carolina © 2004, and/or the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Curriculum
John M. Merritt, English Teacher at Kellam High School (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)
 One student will need extra time and help to fully understand the material and
Accommodations complete the exit ticket.
Resources Worksheet

Adapted from the Teacher Cadet Curriculum, Property of CERRA—South Carolina © 2004, and/or the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow Curriculum
John M. Merritt, English Teacher at Kellam High School (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)