Bats on Parade by Kathi Appelt

Mathematical Strand:

Algebra

Topic:

Students will be able to recognize and explain a pattern

Grade Level:

6-8 (SPED)

Lesson Created by:

Natasha Kelly, Fort Riley Middle School, Fort Riley, Kansas

Lesson Description
1. Launching the lesson: Copy this:

1,4,9,16,25,___,____,____,____,____

On the board and have students guess the blanks on paper.

2. Developing the lesson:

• Once everyone has a guess down, begin to read Bats on Parade.
  

3. Closure/Discussion/Elaboration:

• Afterwards, discuss the pattern. Make sure students know the numbers to replace the blanks. Also, students should be able to explain the pattern in words.