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This creative writing activity is easily adaptable. I use this lesson to expand on the knowledge students already have about two-dimensional shapes. The lesson begins by sharing the book, The Greedy Triangle, by Marilyn Burns. Then the students will create a trading card of any two-dimensional shape. The back side of the card will contain "fun facts" about the shape and the front side will be an "action shot" of the shape. Once students have completed this card, the students will write a creative (narrative) story- "A Day in the Life of..." The kids will have a blast being creative and coming up with real life examples of their shapes.
This lesson includes:
- Teacher's Notes
- Geometry Terms Brainstorming Sheet
- Bio-Trading Card Planning Sheet
- Scoring Rubric for Narrative
- Student Reflection Sheet
- A Student Sample of trading card and story
- Sample Planning Sheet
Happy Teaching!
Nicole
This lesson includes:
- Teacher's Notes
- Geometry Terms Brainstorming Sheet
- Bio-Trading Card Planning Sheet
- Scoring Rubric for Narrative
- Student Reflection Sheet
- A Student Sample of trading card and story
- Sample Planning Sheet
Happy Teaching!
Nicole
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afayle
Great- thanks!
May 12, 2013 
rainka
Thanks!
May 8, 2013
lhuliganga
Haven't used it yet, but I have really liked all your other lesson ideas!
April 13, 2013
mistical1
Thank you. The kids loved this book and activity.
April 13, 2013
heyjudefsu
Perfect! Thanks!
April 5, 2013
cmaneen
I am going to read this and do the activity on Monday. Thank you so much!
March 23, 2013
ayjaylang
My students LOVED this activity!
March 17, 2013
schneller
Thank you for creating such a helpful activity.
March 16, 2013
croydon
Thank you!
March 9, 2013
kathy48
So cute.
February 7, 2013
amwu
love
February 1, 2013
tammie4090
Excellent resource!
January 26, 2013
wyman
Thank you
January 23, 2013
josule
Great activity! Can't wait to use it
January 4, 2013
lhittle
Great activity, loved it!
December 30, 2012
aleisa
Great activity. Look forward to using this product!
December 18, 2012
mbessing
love this!
December 15, 2012
Stacy Hale (TpT Seller)
LOVE THIS BOOK! Look forward to using these activities with the kids and the other activities that I do.
December 2, 2012
jojo5
I love this book and your ideas!
December 1, 2012
dawn12168
Wonderful!
November 28, 2012
coridesino
Good
November 25, 2012
seharris23
Students used marshmallows and toothpicks to make triangles as I read the book. My favorite geometry activity.
November 22, 2012
snf001
great way to incorporate math and literacy
November 16, 2012
Pamela Wendt (TpT Seller)
My gifted third graders really enjoyed this! Thank you! :o)
November 4, 2012
Amy Chapman (TpT Seller)
Love the book... glad I found something to go along with it
October 17, 2012
skocher
Working on creating a sub tub and putting these in my emergency plan tub.
October 13, 2012
laurasteiner
thanks for sharing
October 7, 2012
phwhite
Love using writing component with my lessons.
October 5, 2012
catonkingb
Will be very useful with my geometry unit.
October 3, 2012
LeighAnn Penrod (TpT Seller)
What a great way to get writing in with shapes!! Thanks :)
October 1, 2012
katewiley
Great book! Excited to try this idea out.
September 16, 2012
shannondormer
great ideas..love this book!
September 4, 2012
aewomack
We are right in the middle of this activity. So far it has been fun and challenging.
August 27, 2012
Creating with Koerner (TpT Seller)
I'm excited to try this with my kiddos! Thank you!
August 18, 2012
lynellebily
Looks like fun! cant wait to try it with my kids!
August 16, 2012
bzachow
Great addition to my geometry unit!
August 13, 2012
loganwcato
Great integrated activity with clear directions! Can't wait to try it with my students! :)
August 13, 2012
Exploring Elementary (TpT Seller)
Again...you have out down yourself! Thank you so much for the time you put into your products! Can't wait to use this!
August 12, 2012
slmartin
I used this book last year and the kids, loved it, now I have an extension to my lesson, thank you!
July 26, 2012
Jessica McKeever (TpT Seller)
FABULOUS! I am a fourth grade teacher too and I can't resist all of your amazing products! WOW!
July 26, 2012
jujurein
Love this book. I can't wait to try it out this fall.
July 24, 2012
mjw24
This was great! I used it for a grade 2 lesson and it worked really well!
July 11, 2012
kimbreid
I can't wait to give this to my students. Thank you for sharing.
June 27, 2012
jwortmann
Love it!
June 23, 2012
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