Help Santa! This Fun Christmas Project with Math Problem Solving & Persuasive Letter Writing is a Christmas Project Based Learning Activity for 3rd 4th 5th grade. Differentiated with scaffolded writing graphic organizers and 2 different levels of money word problems!

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In this engaging Project-Based Learning activity "Santa Needs Elves," students write persuasive letters to Santa and tackle Real World Christmas Math Problem Solving challenges, all in a quest to snag one of six North Pole jobs! Whether you prefer digital or print, this holiday adventure seamlessly blends education and excitement!

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Include in this resource:

• Digital and Print Version
• Teacher Notes/Lessons with ELA and Math Objectives and Standards
• Math problem solving task (12 questions each) (Two levels of difficulty to differentiation instruction)
• Task/Discussion Cards connected to math problem solving (Two levels of difficulty to differentiation instruction)
• Math Response Sheets and Answer Sheets
• Persuasive Letter Writing - Applying for 6 different Elf positions
• Graphic Organizer, Sentence Starters, Persuasive Word List, Rubric, Christmas Stationery and Sample Letter

Math Connection

• Students solve a series of real world problems based on the hourly wages for the various elf positions being offered. They must determine the hourly wages for the different positions being offered at Santa’s Workshop
• There are 2 ability levels to allow for differentiation

Team A: Hourly wages are written with no cent amount to allow for simple,
whole number multiplication

Team B: is a little more challenging, with hourly wages that have some 50
cent amounts, making the multiplication problem more difficult.

Persuasive Writing Connection

• Students then complete a Job Application for one of the six jobs being offered.
• They must then write a letter to Santa convincing him that they are the best person for the job (Sample letter provided.) ALL LETTER WRITING RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE IN A PDF VERSION AND ONLINE IN GOOGLE SLIDE.

Perfect for:

• Christmas/Holiday Project
• Center Activities
• Partner Work
• Enrichment Activity
• Early Finishers
• ELA Center Rotation
• Math Center Rotation
• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Morning Work

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