Introduction: Begin the lesson by asking the students if they have ever shared a pizza or a cake with their friends or family. Ask them how they would divide the pizza or cake so that everyone gets an equal share. Explain that fractions are a way of representing parts of a whole.

Lesson Outline: 1. Define fractions and explain that they represent parts of a whole. 2. Introduce the concept of numerator and denominator. 3. Demonstrate how to write fractions using a visual representation, such as a pizza or a cake. 4. Teach the students how to identify and write fractions for halves, thirds, and fourths. 5. Show the students how to compare fractions using visual aids. 6. Practice adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator. 7. Introduce mixed numbers and teach the students how to convert them to improper fractions. 8. Practice adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators.

Questioning: Throughout the lesson, ask the students questions to check their understanding. For example: - What is a fraction? - What is the numerator and denominator? - How do you write a fraction for half, third, or fourth? - How do you compare fractions? - How do you add or subtract fractions with the same denominator? - How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction? - How do you add or subtract fractions with different denominators?

Assessment: Assess the students’ understanding of fractions through a variety of activities, such as: - Asking them to write fractions for different visual representations. - Giving them fraction problems to solve. - Asking them to compare fractions and explain their reasoning. - Having them create their own visual representations of fractions.

Differentiation: To differentiate the lesson for students with different learning needs, consider: - Providing visual aids and manipulatives to help students understand fractions. - Offering extra practice problems for students who need more support. - Encouraging students to work in pairs or small groups to support each other’s learning. - Providing challenge problems for students who need more advanced work.

Plenary: End the lesson by reviewing the key concepts of fractions and asking the students to share what they have learned. Ask them to explain how they would divide a pizza or cake into equal parts using fractions. Provide feedback and praise for their understanding and progress.

Resources: - Video: “Fractions for Kids” by Math Game Time (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZOvJWJq4K0) - Worksheet: “Introduction to Fractions” by Education.com (https://www.education.com/download/worksheet/105238/introduction-to-fractions.pdf) - Interactive game: “Fraction Fling” by ABCya (https://www.abcya.com/games/fraction_fling)