Today, I will compare the height of two objects by using a third object to make an indirect comparison.
Vocabulary
Steps
Objects to Compare
1st
2nd
3rd
1. Compare the first object to the second object. 2. Compare the second object to the third object. 3. Indirectly compare the first object with the third object.
stool
desk
bookcase
The stool is shorter than the desk. The desk is shorter than the bookcase. Therefore, the stool is shorter than the bookcase. The stool is the shortest, and the bookshelf is the tallest.
/ Directions: Indirectly compare the height of two objects by using a third object.
1. Indirectly compare the height of two objects by using a third.
The _________________ is shorter than the _________________ .
The _________________ is shorter than the _________________ . Indirect comparison: Therefore, the _________________ is shorter than the _________________ . The _________________ is the shortest, and the _________________ is the tallest.
2. Indirectly compare the height of two objects by using a third.
The _________________ is taller than the _________________ .
The _________________ is taller than the _________________ . Indirect comparison: Therefore, the _________________ is taller than the _________________ . The _________________ is the tallest, and the _________________ is the shortest.
Directions: Indirectly compare the height of two objects by using a third object.
1. Indirectly compare the height of two objects by using a third.
The _________________ is shorter than the _________________ .
The _________________ is shorter than the _________________ . Indirect comparison: Therefore, the _________________ is shorter than the _________________ .
2. Indirectly compare the height of two objects by using a third.
The _________________ is taller than the _________________ .
The _________________ is taller than the _________________ . Indirect comparison: Therefore, the _________________ is taller than the _________________ .
Recap today’s lesson with one or more of the following MP questions: MP1: How can you explain your work? MP6: How can you use math vocabulary in your explanation? MP7: What steps helped you solve the problems?