$5 - $10 Lesson (by price, high to low)

This resource serves as a great way to teach speech language therapy students or English language learners different ways to answer WHEN questions. The explicit instruction of Seasons (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall), Months, and Holidays is essential for children to be able to answer certain WHEN questions, while also providing opportunity for vocabulary development, sequencing, categorization, and complex sentence production. These visual aids, task cards, sentence model strips, sorting worksheets, and coloring worksheets will walk you through the instruction of beginner WHEN questions step-by-step.

Included in this resource:

Task Cards/Flash Cards can be used to drill WHEN questions that elicit Season, Month, and Holiday responses. They can also be used as memory games or paired with motivating board games. These task Cards include:

Seasons Flash Cards

Winter:

• Hot Chocolate
• Snowman
• Ice skates
• Sledding
• Santa
• Girl in hats and gloves
• Snow shovel
• Snow cloud

Spring:

• Bunny
• Butterfly
• Grass growing
• Tree growing
• Garden
• Chick hatching
• Easter egg
• Raining

Summer:

• Ice cream
• Sun glasses
• Swimming
• Beach
• Flip Flops
• Hot/sweating
• Sun screen
• Lemonade

Fall

• Candy apple
• Corn
• Football
• Scarecrow
• Raking Leaves
• Pumpkin
• Halloween costumes
• Turkey

Holiday Flash Cards

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Valentine's Day
• St. Patrick's Day
• Easter
• Mother's Day
• Father's Day
• Juneteenth
• Fourth of July
• Halloween
• Thanksgiving
• Kwanzaa
• Hanukkah
• Eid al-Fitr
• Diwali
• Christmas
• New Year's Eve
• Presidents' Day
• Memorial Day
• Labor Day
• Indigenous People's Day
• Colombus Day

Month Flashcards:

• National Food Month Flashcards - 12 Months

No Prep Worksheets

• Season Coloring Pages - Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
• Season Coloring Sorting Pages - Winter/Spring, Spring/Summer, Summer/Fall, Fall/Winter, Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall
• Season Cut and Paste Sorting Page

Teaching Visuals

• Seasons - Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Scenes
• Seasons - Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall Items
• Months - Holidays organized by months
• Sentence Frames for WHEN Questions sentence structures

Teaching Materials:

• 1-page teachable explanation of different ways to answer when questions.
• 1-page teaching script to explain how to answer when questions by stating the Season, Month, or Holiday
• 1-page list of WHEN questions to pair with Holiday task cards.

Excellent Resource for Mixed Groups

Grammar: Naturally elicit past, present, and future tense verbs.

Vocabulary: Practice labeling seasonal objects and actions. Produce synonyms and antonyms of verbs.

Wh- questions: Ask who, what, where, when, why questions about seasons, holidays, and months

Sequencing: Sequencing Seasons, Holidays, and Months.

Sentence production: Elicit full sentences with details using task cards and sentence visuals.

Categorization: Categorize by Season, Time, Holidays.

Following directions: Follow directions containing sequential and temporal concepts such as before, after, while, earlier, later.

** Perfect resource for Teacher Observation or Speech Therapy Observation**

Student-tested activities about the artist Jeff Koons and his famous balloon dog as well as art vocabulary, sculpture, and shading.

POSTERS:

• 2 awards - A4 and A5 size
• 2 posters
• 1 background pattern
• 2 frames

SHADING LESSON:

• Teacher’s guide for a 3|5 - 45-minute lesson
• 48 slides - A Presentation on Jeff Koons' Art: Shading and Blending Techniques
• Scripted Slideshow with alesson guide
• 9 worksheet
• Objectives
• Rubrics

BACKGROUND AND FOREGROUND LESSON

• Comprehensive teacher’s guide for two 45-minute lessons
• 1 worksheet
• 4 options for the background activity
• rubrics
• 1 coloring page
• 1 balloon dog frame
• 11 slides presentation covering Jeff Koons' works and essential art vocabulary

To come

Find your complete ratios unit here, ready to print and teach! Each lesson is planned for a standard 40 minute class period. This unit packet includes:

• What is a ratio
• What a part-to-part and part-to-whole is
• How do find equivalent ratios and determine if two ratios are equivalent
• How to show ratios on double number lines, ratio tables, and tape diagrams
• How to graph on coordinate planes
• How to find unit rate

Each lesson comes with a do now, notes, guided practice, independent, and early finisher! Answer Key included for each! In addition to 9 fully planned lessons, you will have access to a mid-unit quiz and project as well as a end-of-unit 5 page assessment.

This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on solving equations using square roots for 8th grade math. These progressively challenging task cards start students with simple square roots of perfect square and guides them through the process of solving equations using square roots with up to 3 steps. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.

This lesson includes the following materials:

• Complete instructions on how I run a "Thin Slicing" lesson using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) in my own classroom.
• 12 Full-Size Task Cards on solving equations using square roots.
• Answers for all Task Cards.
• "Notes To My Future Forgetful Self" Student Notes Template.
• Student Notes answer key.
• "Check Your Understanding" student Exit Ticket.
• Exit Ticket answer key.

Once the thin slicing lesson is complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as complete a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.

If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.

If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.

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This preschool monster unit will give preschoolers a fun and engaging way to learn with monsters, as well as to learn about the letter M. These monster preschool lesson plans contain a variety of activities that cover the alphabet, beginning sounds, preschool math skills, art, and so much more!

What is Included: There is a lesson overview that lists the activities with the subject or skill area the activity falls in. Art and Crafts Activities: There are instructions for creating 2 different monster crafts as well as a dot painting page for M is for Monster. Students will also have a cut and paste craft for creating a monster out of a letter M. Math Activities: Students will practice graphing, counting to 10, ordering by size, and identifying shapes. Language Activities: The activities in this section include sorting capital and lowercase letter Ms, finding the letter M dot mats, beginning sound sort, and a "monster" writing journal page. Handwriting Activities: There are tracing lines activities as well as worksheets for practicing the correct letter formation of both the capital and lowercase letter M. There are tracing activities for tracing lines and shapes. Fine Motor Activities: The activities in this section include playdough mats for making different kinds of monsters out of playdough. Students also have the opportunity to build a monster with playdough and craft supplies. There are also tracing and cutting activities. Games and Indoor Recess Ideas: There is one game idea for students to act out being different actions associated with monsters. Students are also able to play a pocket chart game that practices letter recognition. Snacks and Cooking Ideas: This section includes two monster snack ideas as well as ideas for other monster snacks. Songs and Chants: This section includes some songs and chants for learning the letter M and about monsters! Sensory Bin Activities: This section includes mats for creating monsters and an idea for a sensory bin. Dramatic Play: This section includes ideas on how to set up your dramatic play area with a haunted house! Circle Time Posters: This section includes posters to use during circle time that focus on the letter counting, relevant colors, and shapes. The final two pages are suggestions for more activities if you need more on a particular skill or subject.

Check out the preview for a more comprehensive look at the activities in this packet!

This monster themed preschool unit is designed to be used during a Halloween themed week where students are also learning about the letter M. By connecting a letter to the theme, students will have a meaningful way to remember the letter they are learning. The activities can be stretched to use over 2 weeks if needed, as many of the activities are reusable.

There is a mixture of no prep and low prep activities on a variety of skills and subjects. This allows teachers to be flexible and use only the activities that the teacher desires to complete. The activities in this packet can be completed in any order.

Celebrate the wonder of Christmas with "The Christmas Story Bible Activity Kit" – a beautifully designed, all-in-one resource for teaching kids the true meaning of the holiday season. This engaging kit is packed with meaningful activities, games, crafts, verses, and more that bring the Nativity story to life, making it perfect for homeschool families, Sunday school classrooms, children’s church, classrooms, Dive into the story of Jesus’ birth with:

Bible Story Cards: Easy-to-follow story segments that walk children through the Nativity, from the angel’s visit to Mary to the shepherds and wise men worshiping baby Jesus. Includes key Bible verses like Luke 2:11, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”

Nativity Crafts: Hands-on activities like creating a manger scene with graham crackers, pretzels, and icing, or coloring pages that help children visualize the story. Perfect for little hands and big imaginations!

Interactive Games: Spark fun and learning with activities like "Bible Story Tic-Tac-Toe" and "I Spy: The First Christmas." These games are great for group play and reinforcing the story's key details.

Catchy Christmas Song: Sing along to a delightful tune set to "Mary Had a Little Lamb," recounting the birth of Jesus, the angels’ proclamation, and the shepherds’ joyful journey.

Thoughtful Discussion Questions: Encourage meaningful conversations with questions designed to deepen understanding and connection to the story.

This kit is more than an activity set – it’s a way to nurture faith, inspire joy, and create lasting memories. Whether you're teaching in a classroom, sharing with your family, or planning a church event, this kit is an easy-to-use and meaningful addition to your holiday season.

Bonus: All materials are instantly downloadable, making it convenient to print and use anytime, anywhere!

Don’t just tell the Christmas story—experience it together with this fun and faith-filled activity kit.

This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on writing and solving systems of equations from real-life word problems and mathematical scenarios (8.EE.8c). This lesson uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.

This lesson includes the following materials:

• Description of how I run a "Thin Slicing" lesson using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) in my own classroom.
• 11 Full-Size Task Cards on writing and solving systems of equations real-life scenarios
• Answers for all Task Cards
• "Notes To My Future Forgetful Self" Student Notes Template
• Student Notes answer key
• "Check Your Understanding" student Exit Ticket
• Exit Ticket answer key

This lesson will help your students learn how to write systems of equations from a word problem, encourages rich math discussion, and provides an additional challenge for your students who move at an accelerated pace. This lesson starts with a very low floor to encourage access for all students, and provides a high ceiling with extension questions. Once complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.

This lesson is the 3rd in a 3-part series for 8th grade systems of equations. The two other lessons are:

1. Solving Systems By Substitution Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.8b

2. Solving Systems By Elimination Thin Slicing Lesson - 8th Grade Math 8.EE.8b

Please consider using the whole 3 lesson unit when teaching solving systems of equations algebraically for 8th grade. If you want all three lessons, you can buy them in the bundle at a 15% discount, and get a FREE Solving Systems Level Ups review activity included.

If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.

If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.

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Make teaching 2nd Grade Summer School fun and easy! This 4 week summer school curriculum for incoming 2nd Grade students will get them ready to hit the ELA standards when the new school year begins! Students will practice reading, writing, and more!

This curriculum is a supplemental summer school program that takes students through essential reading and writing skills through books, with activities that will guide you in your teaching. The books used in this curriculum are Socks by Beverly Cleary and From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons.

Here's what you'll get:

• 4 weeks of pacing guides
• 4 weeks of scripted reading lesson plans (Hook, I Do, We Do, You Do, Exit Ticket)
• 4 weeks of scripted writing lesson plans (Hook, I Do, We Do, You Do, Exit Ticket)
• Student Response Pages
• Vocabulary Posters
• Vocabulary Cards
• Vocabulary Journal
• Simple Research Project
• Graphic Organizers

Your students will love learning essential skills with various hands-on and engaging activities. You'll be saving time in lesson planning with the scripted lesson plans!

Prep is quick and easy... Just print the pages, gather the materials listed, and you're ready for a fun and engaging summer school session!

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This resource features a comprehensive Common Core-aligned literature guide for use while reading Edgar Allan Poe's tale of the original haunted house, The Fall of the House of Usher. The packet provides an excellent basis for comprehension and vocabulary acquisition for the short story and encourages students to think critically about Poe's use of literary elements, figurative language, plot elements, and symbolism. Also included is a creative "Snap Chat!" activity that will bring the story to life in the 21st century. A full answer key is provided along with two bonus student-tested lesson plans. The wide range of activities in this guide will keep your students engaged in this difficult story and help them to gain a deep understanding of one of the most shocking tales of American literature.

Product Includes:

• Attractive Cover Page for Student Packet
• Anticipation Guide and Lesson Plan
• Vocabulary Worksheet
• Vocabulary Puzzle
• Comprehension Questions
• Literary Elements Chart
• Plot Diagram Scramble Activity
• Figurative Language Worksheet
• Symbolism Drawing Activity
• "Snap Chat!" Activity
• Full Answer Key for Teacher Use
• Suggested Lesson Plan for Anticipation Guide
• Suggested Lesson Plan for Symbolism Drawing Activity
• Full text of The Fall of the House of Usher

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⭐ The Fall of the House of Usher Digital Literature Guide (paperless version)

⭐The Fall of the House of Usher ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ The Fall of the House of Usher Digital Escape Room

⭐ The Fall of the House of Usher Socratic Seminar

More resources to round out your Edgar Allan Poe unit:

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe PowerPoint

⭐ Introduction to Edgar Allan Poe Scavenger Hunt

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Bell Ringer Journal Prompts

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Crossword Puzzle

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe ESCAPE ROOM

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Brochure

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe's Obituary

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Quote Posters

⭐ Edgar Allan Poe Resource Bundle

But why stop with one story? We have enough Edgar Allan Poe resources to frighten your students for months!

⭐ The Raven Literature Guide

⭐ The Tell-Tale Heart Literature Guide

⭐ The Black Cat Literature Guide

⭐ The Pit and the Pendulum Literature Guide

⭐ The Masque of the Red Death Literature Guide

⭐ The Cask of Amontillado Literature Guide

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This bundle includes complete workbooks on Plate Tectonics, Fossils, and Evolution for students to learn about the formation of our Earth as we know it now!

What's included:

The Fossil Workbook:

• Vocabulary wall words with visuals
• Guided Notes
• Two Mini Quizzes for check-ins and review
• Cookie Fossil Dig Activity
• 6 different activities for all learning styles

The Plate Tectonics Workbook:

• Vocabulary wall words with visuals
• Guided Notes
• Activities for different learning styles
• Tectonic Plate Sort and Table
• Unit Student-Independent Review Game

The Evolution Workbook:

• Vocabulary wall words with visuals
• Guided Notes
• Mini Quizzes for check-ins and review
• Information Flip Book and Comic Strip Assignment
• Cladograms explanation and practice
• Crossword Vocabulary Review

This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on solving exponential equations using the Equality Property of Exponential Equations for Algebra 1 or Integrated Math 1. These progressively challenging task cards start students with simple conversion of numbers into powers with a base and an exponent, review the basic exponents properties, then guide students to solve exponential equations by creating powers with equivalent bases. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.

This lesson includes the following materials:

• Complete instructions on how I run a "Thin Slicing" lesson using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) in my own classroom.
• 11 Full-Size Task Cards on solving exponential equations.
• Answers for all Task Cards.
• "Notes To My Future Forgetful Self" Student Notes Template.
• Student Notes answer key.
• "Check Your Understanding" student Exit Ticket.
• Exit Ticket answer key.

Once the thin slicing lesson is complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as complete a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.

If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.

If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.

Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, or Threads.

Thank you for your interest in my products!

In a fast-paced society, you need resources you can quickly pull out and quickly use for your students to work on essential skills...quickly!

We're introducing our new 3-note Big Sight Reading Cards!

This set includes 162 pages of cards that use the notes A, B, and C!

These cards are both in black and white, and color-coordinated with popular pitched percussion instruments: Purple for A, Pink for B, and Red for C.

The cool part of these cards is their versatility! How are sight reading cards versatile? Lemme tell you. You can use these cards to:

• Introduce Sight reading individually or in a group.
• Assess Sight Reading skills individually or in a group.
• Composing (or "arranging" a song) for students to play, individually or in a group.

It's almost like how Alton Brown likes to cook, we like to use resources that are "multi-taskers"...so you have more band for your buck!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, you may only use this with your students. The resource license is not transferrable to other school or teachers.

Catalog: MTP-ABSM-DG

© 2024 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on writing linear functions from a visual pattern for 8th grade math. These progressively challenging task cards start students with simple picture patterns starting at Step zero and progress up to growing and shrinking patterns with large gaps in between each step. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.

This lesson works great as an introduction to linear functions using visual patterns instead of the usual tables, graphs, and scenarios. Your visual learners with thrive as they are able to explain how they see each pattern growing, then connect that growth to the constant rate of change in a linear function.

This lesson includes the following materials:

• Complete instructions on how I run a "Thin Slicing" lesson using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) in my own classroom.
• 11 Full-Size Task Cards on writing linear functions from a visual pattern.
• Answers for all Task Cards.
• "Notes To My Future Forgetful Self" Student Notes Template.
• Student Notes answer key.
• "Check Your Understanding" student Exit Ticket.
• Exit Ticket answer key.

Once the thin slicing lesson is complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as complete a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.

If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.

If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.

Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, or Threads.

Thank you for your interest in my products!

In a fast-paced society, you need resources you can quickly pull out and quickly use for your students to work on essential skills...quickly!

We're introducing our new 3-note Big Sight Reading Cards!

This set includes 162 pages of cards that use the notes F, G, and A.

These cards are both in black and white, and color-coordinated with popular pitched percussion instruments. Bright Green for F, Dark Green for G, and Purple for A.

The cool part of these cards is their versatility! How are sight reading cards versatile? Lemme tell you. You can use these cards to:

• Introduce Sight reading individually or in a group.
• Assess Sight Reading skills individually or in a group.
• Composing (or "arranging" a song) for students to play, individually or in a group.

It's almost like how Alton Brown likes to cook, we like to use resources that are "multi-taskers"...so you have more band for your buck!

Your support of a small business is greatly appreciated! Please note that while this resource is reproducible, you may only use this with your students. The resource license is not transferrable to other school or teachers.

Catalog: MTP-FBSM-DG

© 2023 ZS Music Publishing. All Rights Reserved.

Hello! Thank you for coming on this journey or learning to incorporate yoga and mindfulness into your work with preschoolers. I believe there is a special combination that consists of three parts: self-care, practice, and material support. This packet has a mixture of all three.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

• Self-care

• Breathing Exercises

• Yoga Poses/Activities (spring yoga poses - 6 total)

• Yoga Songs

• Daily Practice Journal

• Breathing & Meditation Poster

• Spring Sequence Poster

• Yoga Sequence Cards

YOGA CARDS:

1. Print the yoga pose card deck.

2. Cut out each pose card.

3. Tape or glue on a 4x6 index card or

card stock.

(Optional: Laminate the cards so they

last longer)

This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on determining if a linear equation has one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions (8.EE.7a) for 8th grade using the Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.

This lesson includes the following materials:

• Description of how I run a "Thin Slicing" lesson using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces in my own classroom.
• 11 Full-Size Task Cards on finding the number of solutions in a linear equation.
• Answers for all Task Cards.
• "Notes To My Future Forgetful Self" Student Notes Template.
• Student Notes answer key.
• "Check Your Understanding" student Exit Ticket.
• Exit Ticket answer key.

This lesson will help your students learn how to determine if a linear equation has one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solution. This lesson starts with a very low floor to encourage access for all students, and builds up the rigor in "thin slices" until it reaches a high ceiling with challenging extension questions. Once complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.

This lesson is the 3rd in a series for 8th grade equation solving. The two previous lessons are:

1. Solving Equations "Thin Slicing" Lesson: Grade 8

2. Equations With Variables On Both Sides "Thin Slicing" Lesson: Grade 8

Please consider using the previous two lessons before trying this one.

If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.

If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.

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On a smartboard on via personal device, share a morning yoga routine with your students.

We have shared this at school assemblies across the US for all grade levels pre-k-8th grade

This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on solving equations with variables on both sides of the equal sign using the Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms thin slicing model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.

This lesson includes the following materials:

• Description of how I run a "Thin Slicing" lesson using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces in my own classroom.
• 11 Full-Size Task Cards on solving single-variable equations
• Answers for all Task Cards
• "Notes To My Future Forgetful Self" Student Notes Template
• Student Notes answer key
• "Check Your Understanding" student Exit Ticket
• Exit Ticket answer key

This lesson will help your students learn how to solve single-variable equations with variables on both sides and encourages rich math discussion. This lesson starts with a very low floor using picture models to encourage access for all students, and provides a high ceiling with open middle extension questions. Once complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.

This lesson is the 2nd in a series for 8th grade equation solving. The two other lessons are:

1. Solving Equations Thin Slicing Lesson: Grade 8

3. Finding The Number Of Solutions Thin Slicing Lesson - Grade 8

Please consider using the whole 3 lesson unit when teaching equation solving for 8th grade.

If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.

If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.

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This lesson has everything you need to teach a "Thin Slicing" lesson on defining functions from tables, graphs, and real-world scenarios for 8th grade math. This lesson with printable task cards uses Building Thinking Classrooms strategies for teaching math created by Peter Liljedahl. If you have been looking to implement the Building Thinking Classrooms model of instruction, but don't know where to start, this is a great resource for you.

This lesson includes the following materials:

• Description of how I run a "Thin Slicing" lesson using Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) in my own classroom.
• 14 Full-Size Task Cards on defining functions from tables, graphs, and scenarios
• Answers for all Task Cards
• "Notes To My Future Forgetful Self" Student Notes Template
• Student Notes answer key
• "Check Your Understanding" student Exit Ticket
• Exit Ticket answer key

This lesson will help your students learn how to determine if a table, graph, or scenario represents a function. This lesson starts with a very low floor to encourage access for all students, and provides a high ceiling with extension questions. Once complete, students can use the provided notes template to record their thinking, as well as a "Check Your Understanding" exit ticket to give you and your students formative assessment feedback on how they are understanding the topic.

If you enjoy this product, please leave a review and check out my other products. I will be adding more Thin Slicing lessons in the future based on this model.

If you would like to know more about how I use Building Thinking Classrooms in my own class, check out my blog. I am also creating and refining more thin slicing lessons, so follow my store or check back regularly to see what's new.

Follow me on Twitter, Instagram, or Threads.

Thank you for your interest in my products!