Math literacy is critical for students to grow from skill to skill. My Fraction Letters are great ways to get students talking about fractions/math with real-world examples. Students will be challenged to solve and explain their solutions using math vocabulary and models in a letter format. This is a great way to blend writing with math, as often there simply isn't enough time to practice those writing skills.

This activity targets multiplying fractions by whole numbers and comparing fractions. It is intended for 5th-grade students but is also quite suitable for 4th-grade students, and 3rd graders who may need a little challenge and opportunities to explain their mathematical thinking.

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