Lesson Plan
Number Talk Tribe Plan
Students will articulate and share diverse strategies for solving a multiplication problem, practicing respectful listening and peer feedback skills.
This lesson builds number fluency and fosters collaborative communication, helping 4th graders articulate their thinking and respect peers’ ideas.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Opening & Ground Rules
5 minutes
Step 2
Number Talk Warm-up
5 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Sharing Round Robin
15 minutes
Step 4
Peer Strategy Circle Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Number Talk Tribe: Talk Protocols
Ground Rules for Respectful Discussion
Talk Protocol Steps
Speaker Expectations
Listener Responsibilities
Positive Feedback Starters
Visual Cues for Our Protocol
Ready to Begin
Discussion
Rubric
