Overview

This resource bundle focuses on TEKS 5.3(H) through 5.3(L), guiding students through the four operations with fractions using models, strategies, and justifications. These writing-based activities help students organize their thinking and clearly explain how they add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions.

Each task is designed to support your existing instruction and help students communicate their math reasoning, without adding to your prep.

What’s Included

• Full coverage of TEKS 5.3(H)–5.3(L):
  Representing and solving addition and subtraction of fractions
  Using models to multiply unit fractions and whole numbers
  Dividing whole numbers by unit fractions and vice versa
  Justifying solutions and strategies

• For each TEKS:
  • Aligned writing prompt
  • Supportive sentence stems
  • Vocabulary bank
  • Sample student responses
  • Scaffolded exit tickets

• Bonus: Single-Paragraph Outline (SPO) worksheets
  • Focus on real-world fraction scenarios
  • Two modeled responses per worksheet
  • Emphasize structured, content-rich writing

How to Use

Ideal for:

• Journaling
• Math workshop or small groups
• Reteach, enrichment, or spiral review
• Helping students connect math models to written explanations
  

Why Teachers Love It

• No extra planning needed
• Students practice explaining their strategies clearly
• Provides built-in supports for academic writing in math
• Strengthens understanding through real-world fraction problems
  

File Format

Editable Google Slides for flexible use. Printable or digital. Bonus SPO worksheets are organized by TEKS for easy integration.