TAG Metaphorical Expression

Title:
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: 7th
Duration: 45 minutes
Type of Lesson: Metaphorical Expression
Standards and Elements:
MGSE7.NS.3 - Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the
four operations with rational numbers.
CTCPS.3 The student incorporates brainstorming and other idea-generating
techniques (synectics, SCAMPER, etc.) to solve problems or create new
products
CTCPS.5 - The student develops original ideas, presentations, or products
through synthesis and evaluation.
CTCPS.7 - The student uses analogies, metaphors, and/or models to explain
complex concepts.
ACS.10 The student his/her own opinion while respecting the opinions of
others.
Summary: Students will make connections and comparisons between items
that are not truly similar to improve comprehension. Students will make
meaning through creative comparisons by engaging in metaphorical
thinking, developing their own perspective on the content, and provide
enlightening insights, powerful explanations, and high levels of
comprehension.
Enduring Understanding: At the end of this lesson, the student will have a
clear understanding of what rational numbers are and what they can
represent in real-world situations.
Essential Question: What are rational numbers and how can they represent
real-world situations?
Evidence of Learning:
What the student should know:
How negative numbers relate to everyday contexts
Negative numbers dont always have negative meanings
What the students should be able to do:
Explain real-life situations in which negative numbers apply
Suggested Vocabulary:
Opposite numbers, Rational numbers, repeating decimal
Procedure:
Hook/Set the Scene: Present students with the questions, What if there were
no decimals or fractions? How would life be different? Allow them to think
about it, pair to complete the Think, Pair, Share do, and share with the
class what they discussed.
Step 1: Post the questions from the Metaphorical Expressions worksheet on
large poster paper for students to walk around and write down their

response. Discuss as a class and have individual students write down some
examples on the Metaphorical Expressions table worksheet for reference.
Step 2: Preassess designate a side of the room as True and another as
False. Present students with the preassessment questions from the Google
slide
Step 3: Students will read the What Are Rational Numbers article from
study.com and fill out the Real Number Organizer using previous
knowledge and information from the article.
Step 4: In cooperative learning groups, present students with my example of
a compressed conflict question about rational numbers.
Step 5: Groups will create their own metaphorical expression about rational
numbers.
Step 6: Students will individually answer a groups metaphorical expression.
Assessment:
Informal
Observations
Discussions
Formal
Read student responses to group metaphorical expression questions
posted in google classroom.
Students will individually complete the preassessment questions
Technology integration:
Google classroom
Projector/smart board
Internet access
Student devices
Differentiation:
For the lower level students/ESOL
Show the Rational Numbers video from Safari Montage instead of
using the article
Provide students with a pre-made metaphorical expression question
Complete the activity on integers instead of rational numbers
To challenge advanced students
Students must defend why their response to a groups metaphorical
expression question is the best response.
Have students apply what they have learned to fill out the irrational
number part of the Real Number organizer from step 1.
Resources/Materials
Metaphorical Expressions WS
Think Pair Share WS

What are Rational Numbers? WS

Google presentation
Real Number Organizer WS