Week 15ThursdayComparing Lengths
1Warm-up: Quick Measure

2-min Warm-up — Measure each line in cm.

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Line B
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2How Much Longer?

Measure both lines in cm. Then find how much LONGER the long one is.

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Top: cm   Bottom: cm   The top line is cm longer.

Pair 2

Top: cm   Bottom: cm   The top line is cm longer.

Pair 3

Top: cm   Bottom: cm   The top line is cm longer.

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3Word Problems

Read carefully. Think about what is happening. Draw if it helps!

A red ribbon is 14 inches long. A blue ribbon is 8 inches long. How much longer is the red ribbon?

Draw or write your thinking:

inches

Jake's paper chain is 25 cm long. He adds another 15 cm of chain. How long is his paper chain now?

Draw or write your thinking:

cm

4Order by Length

Measure each line in inches. Then write the letters in order from SHORTEST to LONGEST.

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inches
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Shortest to longest: , ,

5Challenge: Create Your Own

Create Your Own

Draw two lines below: one that is about 3 inches long and one that is about 5 inches long. Then measure them with a real ruler to check. Write a comparing question about your lines for a family member to solve!

My question: