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MPs
Applied MP
* Embedded MP
Write Expressions
Procedural Lesson
Grade 6 · Unit 4 · Lesson 6
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Steps:
1. Read the problem.
2. Identify operational words and phrases.
3. Write the corresponding expression.
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Problem of the Day
Objective:
Vocabulary Notes
Variable: a letter or symbol that represents
an unknown value
n
+ 3
Expression: numbers, symbols and opera-
tions grouped together with no equal sign to
represent a value
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Structured Guided Practice
(A / B Partners Practice)
Directions: Read each situation and write a corresponding expression.
1. Sean has twelve fewer baseball cards than Andre. Write an expression
that represents the amount of baseball cards Sean has.
2. Twice a number plus four boys went to the skate park.
MP4: How could a model help you understand the problem?
MP6: What math terms could you use to describe an algebraic expression?
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1. Kiyoshi bought a new keyboard for one fourth of the regular price.
2. Marie had 14 lollipops and 10 pieces of gum. She gave them equally to her
friends. Write an expression that represents the total number of sweets
each friend received.
Final Check for Understanding
(Teacher Checks Work)
Directions: Read each situation and write a corresponding expression.
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Name: ____________________________
Date: ______________________________
1. Keilani collects bracelets. Now, she has 8 times the number of bracelets
she did when she first started collecting them.
2. twice the number plus -10
3. the sum of a number and -3
Student Practice
Unit 4 Lesson 6: Write Expressions
Directions: Read each situation and write a corresponding expression.
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Student Practice
Unit 4 Lesson 6: Write Expressions
4. Jerry has six dollars more than Frank. Write an expression that
represents the amount of money that Jerry has.
5. the quotient of 120 and a number
6. one half the regular price
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1. Which phrase matches the expression: (2 ×
y
) + (3 ×
z
)
a. Joe ran twice as many miles as Steve.
b. the difference between 2 boxes of nails and 3 boxes of bolts
c. the combined amount of 2 sets of green balloons and 3 sets of blue
balloons
2. Write a situation, phrase, or story to match the given expression.
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Extension Activity
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MP4: Apply mathematics in everyday life.
With your partner, write two algebraic expressions in words using two
different types of operations. Partner up and discuss how you created
your expressions using mathematical vocabulary.
Challenge Problems
Directions: Read and solve each problem.
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Closure
Closure
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following questions:
MP4: How could a model help you understand the problem?
MP6: What math terms could you use to describe an algebraic
expression?
Reaching Consensus
*MP3: Do you agree/disagree with what said?
Student Presentations
*MP6: How do you know your answers are correct/reasonable?
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Notes