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This close read packet uses the FOCUS method to teach the understanding of what matter is made of. Students will read about early theorists and complete comprehension and evidence based material. Each step is designed for scaffolding and targeting students learning styles. Enjoy this step-by-step close reading method that is sure to help you and your students get into a steady close reading routine! By using the FOCUS close reading format for teaching the structure of matter, students will sea

With one large task broken up into steps, this real-world activity is great to teach problem solvers how to make sense of a multi-step problem. Some of the skills include: graphing inequalities on a number line, area and perimeter, and multiplying decimal numbers. The second version, which is included, adds the skill of calculating percentages of a number. Bill's Fence Problem Solving is a great way to include the Common Core Mathematical Practices as students work cooperatively to help Bill b