Are you looking for the perfect lesson on writing equations? This complete lesson introduces the idea of writing algebraic equations, and prepares students to solve equations using what they have learned about algebraic expressions. It provides plenty of practice for mastery and includes lesson notes, guided practice, independent work, word problems, and more!

What's included?

• Lesson Notes: These cloze notes are perfect to engage students. They will pay close attention, needing to fill in a few blanks in their notes, but their working memory will be free from frantically writing, and they'll be able to absorb your lesson! These are perfect to hole punch in student binders.
• Guided Practice: 8 practice problems to be modeled in conjunction with the lesson notes. As students gain confidence in the skill, let them do more and more of the work!
• Skills Check: This 14-problem worksheet includes problems examples of writing equations, plus error analysis. Perfect for partner work or an independent activity.
• Word Problems: A 6-problem worksheet to focus on problem solving! Perfect for a teacher-led group!
• On Your Own: Use this where it fits...! Homework, assessment, early finishers.. the possibilities are endless!
• Bellringers & Exit Tickets: 2 bell ringers and 2 exit tickets, designed to distribute on the first day of learning and a subsequent day.

This resource has everything you need make students comfortable writing equations, promoting mastery and keeping them engaged with materials that don't look like their text book! Everything is done for you, including answer keys, making this resource super low-prep. Just print and go! Save yourself some time and engage your students now with this quick, easy, and complete lesson!

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