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This is a task from the Illustrative Mathematics website that is one part of a complete illustration of the standard to which it is aligned. Each task has at least one solution and some commentary that addresses important asects of the task and its potential use. Here are the first few lines of the commentary for this task: Materials * A copy of Grandfather Tang's Story by Ann Tompert * One set of tangrams for each student (see note in commentary) * A set of tangrams for t...
Subject:
Mathematics
Level:
Lower Primary
Grades:
Grade 1
Material Type:
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Illustrative Mathematics
Provider Set:
Illustrative Mathematics
Date Added:
05/29/2013
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Language:
English
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Jemelleh Coes on Feb 28, 02:56pm

Does this source leave out concepts of citizenship when they could be added for deeper context?


The Grandfather Tang story is a great way to open the conversation about tangrams because of the way Grandfather Tang talks about and imagines animals. This story is ripe for conversations about cultural differences and conversations about what is means to be a citizen. This resource is ripe for that because Grandfather Tang is of Asian descent and the value that his perspectives bring to the life of his grandchild is something to be celebrated across differences. It is an opportunity to discuss with students the value of a diverse citizenry. With the right preparation and educator might be able to give some historical context for the diversity of America, particularly as it relates to the US's relationships with Asian immigrants.

Shereen Rasor on Nov 07, 09:11am

My first graders will love this lesson!

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