Solving Math Word Problems Using the 3 Read Protocol Strategy for October

What others say

"I like using this with MLLs rather than looking for keywords as it is important for them to think about what the problem is saying and asking as a story rather than just looking for keywords."

Heather S.

"We just started 3 Reads this year. This was a great way to get started. It is very engaging as well. "

Sara R.

Description

Are you looking for an easy, engaging, and effective way to help your students understand word problems? This resource will quickly become a routine your students will look forward to. You can use this resource to practice addition and subtraction word problems. The stories are themed for October: Halloween, pumpkins, bats!

The 3 read protocol is a useful strategy to teach students to think about what word problems are asking. Think about it as a close read of a math story! Students analyze what is happening in a word problem rather than rushing to solve it without understanding the story. This strategy is highly effective for English language learners because of the visuals and the deep analysis of a math story. The students also need to inquire about the story and create their own questions. It is very engaging for students because they are the ones who create the questions!

This resource includes:

10 October themed story problems (each story has at least two options for differentiation)
recording sheets
vocabulary cards
picture cards
picture manipulatives that match each story

$$ Save money by purchasing the 10 month bundle here!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kerry B. says, "Fabulous resource. My kids really enjoyed it!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shondra E. says, "This is an excellent resource for helping students and teachers understand 3 read protocol!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elba G. says, "My students loved this!"

If you want a preview of what this product is, I have offered an example of one math story as a freebie: December 3 Read FREE

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→ Solving Word Problems Using the 3 Read Protocol | Ten Month Bundle

→ 1st Grade Morning Work Bundle | Homework Menus

→ Graphing and Data Activities | Bar Graphs, Picture Graphs, and Tally Charts

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Solving Math Word Problems Using the 3 Read Protocol Strategy for October

Name: Solving Math Word Problems Using the 3 Read Protocol Strategy for October
Brand: Inspiring Little Learners
SKU: 4086333
Price: 4.50 USD
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Rating: 4.89 (9 reviews)

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Highlights

Digital downloads

PDF

Grades

K - 1st

Subjects

Basic Operations, Numbers, Other (Math)

Standards

CCSSK.OA.A.1

CCSS1.OA.A.1

CCSS1.OA.A.2

What others say

"I like using this with MLLs rather than looking for keywords as it is important for them to think about what the problem is saying and asking as a story rather than just looking for keywords."

Heather S.

"We just started 3 Reads this year. This was a great way to get started. It is very engaging as well. "

Sara R.

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Solving Addition and Subtraction Word Problems to 20 Using the 3 Read Protocol

Are you looking for an easy and effective routine to practice word problems with your students? This resource will engage your students, and you can target the skills they need to practice! You can practice addition and subtraction word problems using this resource, but you can also practice other s

Price $30.00Original Price $45.00Save $15.00

Description

This resource includes:

10 October themed story problems (each story has at least two options for differentiation)
recording sheets
vocabulary cards
picture cards
picture manipulatives that match each story

$$ Save money by purchasing the 10 month bundle here!

TEACHERS LIKE YOU SAID…

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Kerry B. says, "Fabulous resource. My kids really enjoyed it!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Shondra E. says, "This is an excellent resource for helping students and teachers understand 3 read protocol!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Elba G. says, "My students loved this!"

If you want a preview of what this product is, I have offered an example of one math story as a freebie: December 3 Read FREE

___________________________________

You may also like…

→ Solving Word Problems Using the 3 Read Protocol | Ten Month Bundle

→ 1st Grade Morning Work Bundle | Homework Menus

→ Graphing and Data Activities | Bar Graphs, Picture Graphs, and Tally Charts

___________________________________

Permission to copy for single classroom use only.

Please purchase additional licenses if you intend to share this product.

Report this resource to TPT

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Great resource for MLLs

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I like using this with MLLs rather than looking for keywords as it is important for them to think about what the problem is saying and asking as a story rather than just looking for keywords.

Heather S.

163 reviews • Outside the United States

Grades taught: 1st

Student populations: Emerging bilinguals

Rated 5 out of 5

December 15, 2024

We just started 3 Reads this year. This was a great way to get started. It is very engaging as well.

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1,017 reviews

Grades taught: 1st

Rated 4 out of 5

September 14, 2024

This resource is fantastic! It was thoughtfully designed and super easy to use. Whether you're looking to enhance your classroom environment or support student learning, this product delivers. The quality is outstanding, and it made a big difference in my teaching. My students were engaged, and the content was relevant and easy to integrate into my lessons. I’m so glad I found this, and I’ll definitely be looking for more resources from this creator!

Jasmin C.

838 reviews

Grades taught: 4th, 5th

Student populations: Learning difficulties

Rated 5 out of 5

January 28, 2021

My students loved this!

Elba G.

885 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5

October 27, 2020

Fabulous resource. My kids really enjoyed it!

Kerry B.

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January 9, 2020

thanks

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Rated 5 out of 5

January 6, 2019

Worked well, thank you!

Faith G.

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Rated 5 out of 5

December 12, 2018

My students enjoyed these!

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Questions & Answers

Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSSK.OA.A.1

Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.

CCSS1.OA.A.1

Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.

CCSS1.OA.A.2

Solve word problems that call for addition of three whole numbers whose sum is less than or equal to 20, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.