Geometry Sentence Frames: Set 1 - Describing 2D Shapes The math sentence frames in this pack provide opportunities for

children to read sight words in context while building math vocabulary related to the names and properties of two-dimensional shapes. Each frame can be completed in several ways and support is provided through pictures. This set includes the following 4 sentence frames: A _____ has ____ sides. A _____ has ___ sides and ___ vertices. A _____ has more sides than a ____. A _____ has __ more sides than a _____. Some children will benefit from repeated practice with different vocabulary using the simpler sentence frame. After building and reading aloud several different sentences they can copy and illustrate one sentence. Children requiring a challenge can make a mini-book showing all possible variations of one of the more advanced sentence frames. Print, laminate, and cut apart all cards in the set. Paste a copy of each sentence frame on the outside of an envelope and place the matching word and picture cards inside. Before placing them in a Math Center introduce the cards to the children and practice sentence building using a pocket chart. Once children are familiar with how to use the cards place them in the Math Center and encourage children to build, write and illustrate sentences independently.

Geometry Sentence Frames

Materials: Geometry Sentence Frames: Set 1, pattern blocks, attribute blocks ______________________________________________________________________________

1. Use the word and picture cards to make a sentence.

2. Read your sentence to a friend. Does it make sense? 3. Write your sentence and draw a picture.

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A ____ has __ sides.

hexagon

trapezoid

square

rhombus

triangle

rectangle

pentagon

triangle

A 4 3 A

has 5 4 has

3 6 sides sides

A __ has _ sides and _ vertices.

hexagon

trapezoid

square

rhombus

triangle

rectangle

pentagon

triangle

A 4 3 sides

has 5 4

3 6 5

and vertices

A __ has more sides than a __.

hexagon

trapezoid

square

rhombus

triangle

rectangle

pentagon

triangle

A sides A sides

has than has than

more a more a

side A _ has _ more sides than a _.

hexagon

trapezoid

square

rhombus

triangle

rectangle

pentagon

triangle

A 3 than has

has more a 1

2 sides A side