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Lesson 3-2
Place Value & Number Sense

Reading & Writing Numbers up to Thousands

Learn to read and write numbers up to 1000 using building block models and real-world scenarios. Master number reading and writing with stadium attendance examples and visual representations.

Learning Objectives

  • Read numbers up to 1000 correctly and fluently
  • Write numbers from word form to standard form
  • Use building block models to represent three-digit numbers
  • Distinguish between similar numbers like 409 and 490

Interactive Activities

Stadium Attendance Scenario

Real-World Application

Practice reading and writing numbers with stadium attendance scenarios: 'The stadium has 856 people. How do we read and write this number?'

Scenario:

Students work with stadium attendance numbers to practice reading and writing large numbers.

Method:

Stadium Method: 856 = eight hundred fifty-six, practice reading and writing numbers in context.

Practice:

Read and write 10 stadium attendance numbers, focusing on proper pronunciation and spelling.

Number Reading
Number Writing
Real-World Context

Building Block Model Practice

Visual Learning

Use building block models (hundreds blocks, tens rods, ones cubes) to represent and understand three-digit numbers.

Scenario:

Students use building blocks to physically represent numbers and understand their structure.

Method:

Building Block Method: Use 100-blocks, 10-rods, and 1-cubes to build numbers like 409 and 490.

Practice:

Build 8 different three-digit numbers using building blocks and record the standard form.

Visual Representation
Building Blocks
Number Understanding

Number Reading Practice

Language Skills

Master reading numbers up to 1000, focusing on proper pronunciation and understanding of place value in spoken form.

Scenario:

Students practice reading numbers aloud, focusing on correct pronunciation and place value understanding.

Method:

Reading Method: 409 = four hundred nine, 490 = four hundred ninety, emphasizing the difference.

Practice:

Read 15 different numbers aloud, focusing on correct pronunciation and place value emphasis.

Number Reading
Pronunciation
Place Value

Number Writing from Words

Number Representation

Practice writing numbers from word form, converting spoken numbers to standard numerical form.

Scenario:

Students convert number words to standard numerical form, practicing writing skills.

Method:

Writing Method: 'four hundred nine' → 409, 'four hundred ninety' → 490, showing the difference.

Practice:

Write 12 numbers from word form to standard form, checking for accuracy.

Number Writing
Word to Number
Standard Form

Number Comparison Activities

Critical Thinking

Practice distinguishing between similar numbers like 409 and 490, understanding the importance of digit placement.

Scenario:

Students practice distinguishing between numbers that look similar but have different values.

Method:

Comparison Method: Compare 409 vs 490, 156 vs 165, focusing on place value differences.

Practice:

Compare 8 pairs of similar numbers and explain the differences in place value.

Number Comparison
Digit Placement
Critical Thinking

Number Games and Activities

Game-Based Learning

Reinforce number reading and writing skills through engaging games and interactive activities.

Scenario:

Students play games that reinforce number reading and writing skills in a fun environment.

Method:

Game Method: Use number bingo, reading races, and writing challenges to practice skills.

Practice:

Complete 3 different number games and related practice activities.

Number Recognition
Interactive Learning
Skill Reinforcement

Key Concepts

Number Reading:

  • • 409 = four hundred nine
  • • 490 = four hundred ninety
  • • 856 = eight hundred fifty-six
  • • Focus on place value in pronunciation

Building Block Models:

  • • 100-blocks for hundreds place
  • • 10-rods for tens place
  • • 1-cubes for ones place
  • • Visual representation of place value