Who's on First?

Integrating curriculum is easy when it comes to math and literature. There are so many wonderful books available that cannot only enlighten students in literacy but strengthen math skills as well. Using literature is one of the easiest ways to teach students the use of ordinal numbers. We are constantly asking our students, “What happened first in the story?” As Marilyn Burns,the creator and founder of Math Solutions Professional Development says,“Evidence shows that teaching math through children’s books motivates children to learn math in exciting new ways, encourages students to think and reason mathematically and builds students’ appreciation for math and literature." Many literature books today are written with an emphasis on mathematics. Teachers need to build a library of literature books with a mathematical connection. Using literature is a way to engage students in learning mathematics. It helps students understand that mathematics is connected to the real world and can solve real world problems. Various activities help kindergarteners understand and use simple ordinal numbers. This is a comprehensive lesson for ordinal numbers that utilizes trade books.

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Standards & Objectives

Academic standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.K.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.1
Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.1.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RF.K.1
Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.1.6
Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation. (See grade 1 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.B.4
Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
GLE 0001.1.1
Demonstrate an emerging understanding of basic English usage, mechanics, spelling, and sentence structure.
GLE 0001.3.1
Use basic knowledge of simple capitalization and punctuation rules.
GLE 0006.2.3
Recognize, compare and order sets of numerals by using both cardinal and ordinal meanings.
GLE 0101.1.1
Demonstrate control of basic Standard English usage, mechanics, spelling, and sentence structure.
TSS.ELA.1.FL.PC.1
Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
TSS.ELA.1.FL.PWR.3
Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills when decoding isolated words and in connected text.
TSS.ELA.1.FL.SC.6
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking and conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including...
TSS.ELA.1.SL.PKI.6
With prompting and support, speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation.
TSS.ELA.K.FL.PC.1
Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.
TSS.ELA.K.FL.SC.6
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when speaking and conventions of standard English grammar and usage, including...
TSS.Math.K.CC.B.4
Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
 
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Learning objectives: 

Intended Learning Outcomes:

  • Demonstrate a positive learning attitude. 
  • Understand and use basic concepts and skills. 
  • Communicate clearly in oral, artistic, written, and nonverbal form.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding
Extension suggestions: 

Extensions:

  • Literature books are the perfect extension for ordinal numbers. Students can recall the order of events from any book (e.g., ask the students what happened first, second, third, etc.).
  • Everyday events in the classroom can be discussed using ordinal numbers (e.g., the first thing we do when we get to school is?).
  • The fishing net, from the invitation to learn, could be used to have students identify attributes or patterns.
  • Have a classroom contest and give prizes using the words first place, second place, third place,etc.
  • Use stuffed animals and have the students line them up. Ask students which animal is first? Second? Third? Turn the animals around and ask the same questions.
  • The calendar is a perfect way to introduce ordinal numbers. Point out to students that when we say the date, we are using ordinal numbers.
  • Sequencing activities lend themselves nicely to the use of ordinal numbers.

References

Contributors: 
Lisa Bell
Citations: 

Books:

  • 10 Little Rubber Ducks, by EricCarle; ISBN0-060-74075-2 
  • First, Second, by Daniel Kharms;ISBN0-374-32339-9 
  • Henry the Fourth, byStuart J. Murphy;ISBN0-06-446719-8 
  • On the Stairs, by Julie HofstrandLarios;ISBN1-886910-34-0 
  • Seven Blind Mice, byEd Young;ISBN0-329-04408-7 
  • The Hat, by JanBrett; ISBN0-399-23101-3 
  • The Mitten, byJan Brett; ISBN 0-590-44015-2 
  • The Twelve Days of Christmas, by Jack Kent; ISBN 0-590-06163-1 
  • The Twelve Days of Kindergarten, by Deborah Lee Rose; ISBN0-8109-4512-6 
  • The Twelve Days of Summer, by Jan Andrews; ISBN 1-55143-365-6 
  • The Twelve Days of Winter, byDeborah Lee Rose; ISBN 0-439-92932-6 
  • Where’s Harley?, byCarol andAmanda Felton; ISBN: 1-57565-132-7
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation