Name: Kathleen Khuu

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Content Area: Math
Lesson Title: Writing Addition Sentences for 5
Whole Class

Standards

K.OA.3 Decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way, e.g., by
using objects or drawings, and record each decomposition by a drawing or equation (e.g., 5 = 2
+ 3 and 5 = 4 + 1).

Content Objective/Learning Outcome

Students will write number sentences to describe the decomposition of 5 into two parts

Language Objective/Language Learning Outcome

Students will write and explain the decomposition of 5 using number sentences

Assessment

Formative Assessment Tasks

Students will write various addition sentences on provided work sheet

Summative Assessment Tasks

I will go around and check for understanding while students are playing the game and writing
down number sentences
Ask questions such as,
How many red/yellow counters did you spill?
What are the two parts that make 5?
What two numbers are you adding together?
What does that equal?
Do you notice any patterns?

Materials Needed

Two colored counters, cups, Lady Bug Game sheet, Ways to make 5 worksheet, pencil

Differentiation:

Students will be able to use counters to count and visualize two different groups (or parts) to
make a whole. As I am circulating around the room, I will make sure to work with students who
need support in writing numbers and adding. I will provide paper with numbers 1-5 written on it
and dots corresponding to that number for students who need support in counting or writing
numbers.

Instructional Sequence:

Introduction

Remind students that they have learned about the number 5 and making different ways to make
5.
Tell students, Yesterday, we showed two parts of five by coloring in circles red and yellow.
There were many ways to show five with two colors. Today, were going to write number
sentences to describe the different ways to make 5.

Show 5 counters. Write the number 5 on the board. Tell students to raise their hand. Ask the
students, How can these five counters be separated into two parts? Choose a student to name
two parts for five, write the numbers on the board by the 5. Inform the students that we will talk
about writing a number sentence to describe what we just did.

Body

Model the game for the students:
1.) Introduce to the students and say, We are going to play a fun game to show the number 5 in
different ways! In this game, you will practice writing addition sentences for the number 5
2.) While showing materials, say: Everyone will have a cup, 5 two color counters, a lady bug
workmat, and ways to make the number 5 worksheet
3.) Model while explaining: First, I will shake the cup with the counters, spill it out onto the
ladybug workmat, and push all of the yellow counters to the yellow side and all the red counters
to the red side.
4.) Now, I will get my pencil and write down how many yellow counters I have, and how many
red counters I have. Count together how many yellow and red counters spilled.
5.) Write down ___ and ____ on the worksheet.
6.) I am going to say, ___ plus ___ equals ____
7.) Since I have _ counters plus _ counters equals 5 counters altogether, I will write 5 down in
this box (while pointing at the box)
5.) Repeat one more time
6.) Ask students if they have any questions on what to do
7.) Tell students when I pass out the materials, they can sit on the ground or tables as long as
they are responsible and following directions
8.) Tell students to give a thumbs up if they understand the directions. Make sure every ones
thumbs are up.
9. Have a student repeat the directions to the class
10.) Tell students I will pass out to students who are showing me they are ready
11.) Pass out materials
12.) Circulate the room and ask questions such as,
Can you read me your addition sentence?
How many ways did you find to make 5?
Are there any addition sentences that look the same?

Closure

-Gather students to the rug.
-Tell students that addition number sentences using + and = can be used to show parts of a
whole.
-Remember that the equal sign means the same as when writing number sentences.
-Ask students, what are some addition sentences that you wrote down on your worksheet?
-Show students chart paper with a title that says, Ways to Make 5 with a list of 6 different
addition sentences that say ___ + ___ = ___.
-Have students look at their worksheets and ask students to raise their hands to share an
addition sentence they wrote down
-Once they read the sentence aloud, have the student come to the board and fill in the addition
sentence
-Repeat until all six different addition sentences are written down on the chart paper.