Even Steven and Odd Todd

Even Steven and Odd Todd

Kathryn Cristald / Grades 1-2 /

Steven, who wants his numbers even, is upset when Cousin Todd,
who likes things odd, puts one row of plants in Steven's even garden.

 

Standards

MST

Standard 3: Mathematics

3.2 Numbers and Numeration: Students use number sense and numeration to develop an understanding of the multiple uses of numbers in the real world, the use of numbers to communicate mathematically, and the use of numbers in the development of mathematical ideas.
3.3 Operations: Students use mathematical operations and relationships among them to understand mathematics.

Standard 7: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving

7.2 Solving interdisciplinary problems involves a variety of skills and strategies, including effective work habits; gathering and processing information; generating and analyzing ideas; realizing ideas; making connections among the common themes of mathematics, science, and technology; and presenting results.

ELA

Standard 1: Language for Information and Understanding

1.1 Listening and Reading: Listening and reading to acquire information and understanding involves collecting data, facts, and ideas; discovering relationships, concepts, and generalizations; and using knowledge from oral, written, and electronic sources.

Standard 2: Language for Literary Response and Expression

2.1 Language for Literary Response and Expression: Listening and reading for literary response involves comprehending, interpreting, and critiquing imaginative texts in every medium, drawing on personal experiences and knowledge to understand the text, and recognizing the social, historical and cultural features of the text.