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Lesson Objective(s):
To teach students subtraction using “think addition” so that they can further see the connection
between addition and subtraction. Students will be able to recognize subtraction and addition
problems as each others reverse, and understand that they can use the opposite operation for a
problem that appears to be addition or subtraction.
1.CA.2: Solve real-world problems involving addition and subtraction within 20 in situations of
adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all parts
of the addition or subtraction problem (e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a
symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem).
Materials:
We will Bring:
● Props for skit
● Dry erase boards and markers
SKIT: Goldie Locks, the BIG BAD Wolf and a Wicked Witch of the West!
Goldie Locks (Dani): I can’t wait to see my grandmother today. Oh no! It seems the sky is
turning gray!!
Wolf (Lis): Hey little girl you can’t pass me, unless you solve this mystery.
Goldie Locks (Dani): Um, Ok mister wolf, I think I can do that. For this particular problem will
I add or subtract?
Wolf (Lis): It depends on how to look at it you see, because think addition is a subtraction
strategy. Try to solve the problem 7-4 only then you will get to your grandmother's door.
Goldie Locks(Dani): Hmmmm, kids what should I do? Should I add or subtract or try
something new? _______
Wolf: Whatever you do you must say it out loudly , no cheaters will pass so say it proudly.
Goldie Locks: I will try think addition for this problem, because when I do addition I think can
solve ‘em. To solve this problem I will start at 4, I will count to 7 to see how many more! I used
my fingers from 4 and added 3 that gave me 7 don't you see.
Wolf: So you are saying that 7-4 is 3? And you used think addition strategy? I see how you did
that, you didn't cheat, now I will let you pass me on this street.
Goldie Locks: Oh my goodness! Thank you class! Without your help I couldn't have passed. I
hope my grandmother is ok! This is turning out to be a crazy day!
Witch(Haley): Stop right there my pretty! Go ahead and have a sittie! This is my street, you
cannot pass, unless you answer this problem, and fast!
Goldie Locks (Dani): Oh no, not again! Can you help me out my friends?______
Witch(Haley): Go ahead and help her then, try this one, 17 minus 10!
Goldie Locks (Dani): With think addition I start at ten and count up, all together now, Witch,
don’t interrupt! 10, 11, (join me!) 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17! I counted seven, how about you? Okay
Witch, now let us through!!
Witch(Haley): Congratulations, you passed the test! But not without the help of the rest. This
class is smart, I’ll give you that. I’ll even tip my pointy hat. Better practice for next time, I’ll be
back with another Rhyme! (leaves in a puff of smoke)
Goldie Locks(Dani): Wow, we beat her with our best! You guys rock, what a quest! Subtraction
is quite the trend, farewell for now, this is the end!!
Students will have their dry erase boards at their desks. The instructor will write down a
subtraction problem on the board and the students will rewrite it as a think addition problem.
Adaptations:
Gearing Up: If the lesson is too easy for the students I will begin to challenge them by
having them pair up and have each student write their own equation, then swap equations
with their partner and try to solve their partner's problem. This will add the challenge by
creating a problem but also check their understanding of subtraction.
Gearing Down: If the activity is too difficult for the students the teacher will work out the
equation with the students and verbally model their thinking process.
Reference(s):
Indiana Department of Education. (2014, July 18). Retrieved from
http://www.doe.in.gov/sites/default/files/standards/mathematics/2014-07-18-math-g1-architectur
ewith-front-matter_br.pdf