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Twos Times Table Tornado!

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Lesson Plan

Twos Times Table Tornado!

Students will fluently recall multiplication facts for the number two up to 2 x 12, building a strong foundation for future multiplication skills.

Mastering multiplication by two is crucial for quickly solving everyday math problems and understanding more complex multiplication concepts. This lesson will make learning these facts fun and memorable!

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Interactive drills, engaging slides, and a fun worksheet to build fluency.

Materials

Whiteboard or Projector, Markers or Pens, Twos Times Table Tornado Slide Deck, Twos Times Table Worksheet, Twos Times Table Worksheet Answer Key, Multiply by Two Warm-Up, and Two-Minute Twos Cool-Down

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Multiply by Two!

5 minutes

  1. Begin the class with the Multiply by Two Warm-Up.
    2. Ask students to quickly answer a few 'multiply by two' questions verbally or on mini whiteboards to activate prior knowledge.

Step 2

Introduction: Tornado Twist!

5 minutes

  1. Display the first slide of the Twos Times Table Tornado Slide Deck.
    2. Introduce the concept of multiplying by two as 'doubling' or 'counting by twos'.
    3. Engage students with a quick verbal 'Tornado Twist' game: call out a number, and students shout out its double.

Step 3

Slide Deck & Guided Practice

10 minutes

  1. Go through the Twos Times Table Tornado Slide Deck, using interactive questions and examples.
    2. Encourage students to participate in choral responses and demonstrate finger counting or skip counting when needed.
    3. Pause at different points to check for understanding and address any misconceptions.

Step 4

Worksheet Whirlwind

7 minutes

  1. Distribute the Twos Times Table Worksheet.
    2. Explain the instructions clearly, emphasizing accuracy and speed (but prioritizing accuracy).
    3. Circulate the room to provide individual support and encouragement.
    4. After students complete the worksheet, quickly review answers using the Twos Times Table Worksheet Answer Key, allowing students to self-correct.

Step 5

Cool-Down: Two-Minute Twos

3 minutes

  1. Conclude the lesson with the Two-Minute Twos Cool-Down.
    2. Ask students to reflect on one new thing they learned or one fact they feel more confident about.
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Slide Deck

Twos Times Table Tornado!

Get Ready to Multiply by 2!

It's time to become a multiplication master!

Welcome students and introduce the exciting topic of mastering 2s times tables. Emphasize that it's about making math faster and easier!

What Does 'Multiply by 2' Mean?

It's Like Doubling!

  • When you multiply a number by 2, you are finding two groups of that number.
  • It's the same as adding the number to itself.
  • It's also like skip counting by 2s!

Example:
2 x 3 = 3 + 3 = 6
or
2, 4, 6 (3 fingers up)

Explain that multiplying by 2 is like 'doubling' a number or 'skip counting by 2s'. Give a few simple examples verbally and ask students to provide more.

Let's Practice Our Twos!

  • 2 x 1 = ?
  • 2 x 2 = ?
  • 2 x 3 = ?
  • 2 x 4 = ?
  • 2 x 5 = ?

Think: What's double the number?

Lead students through these examples. Encourage choral responses for the answers. Ask them to show their work with fingers or by counting aloud.

More Twos Tornado Drills!

  • 2 x 6 = ?
  • 2 x 7 = ?
  • 2 x 8 = ?
  • 2 x 9 = ?
  • 2 x 10 = ?

Can you feel the speed?

Continue with more practice. You can make this interactive by having students shout out answers, write them on mini whiteboards, or come up to the board.

Time for the Worksheet Whirlwind!

Now it's your turn to show what you know!

We'll work on our Twos Times Table Worksheet to practice multiplying by 2. Remember to take your time and do your best!

Good luck, multiplication masters!

Introduce the worksheet and explain its purpose: to practice what they've learned. Emphasize doing their best and trying to be accurate.

Wrapping Up Our Tornado!

Great job everyone! We've done a lot of multiplying today.

Get ready for our quick Two-Minute Twos Cool-Down to think about what you've learned.

What's one thing you feel more confident about?

Transition to the cool-down. Ask students to prepare for reflection and ensure they understand that the worksheet is for practice and assessment.

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Warm Up

Multiply by Two Warm-Up

Instructions: Get ready to warm up your math brains! Answer these questions quickly.

  1. If you have 2 apples, and then someone gives you 2 more groups of 2 apples, how many apples do you have in total? (Think: 2 + 2 + 2)



  2. Skip count by 2s up to 10. Write down the numbers you say.



  3. What is double the number 4?



  4. Show me with your fingers: How many fingers are on 2 hands?



  5. Quick! What is 2 x 5?



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Worksheet

Twos Times Table Tornado Challenge!

Instructions: Complete the multiplication facts below as quickly and accurately as you can. Show your work if it helps!

Part 1: Fill in the Blanks

  1. 2 x 1 =


  2. 2 x 2 =


  3. 2 x 3 =


  4. 2 x 4 =


  5. 2 x 5 =


  6. 2 x 6 =


  7. 2 x 7 =


  8. 2 x 8 =


  9. 2 x 9 =


  10. 2 x 10 =


  11. 2 x 11 =


  12. 2 x 12 =


Part 2: Solve the Doubles!

Write the answer for each.

  1. Double 3 is:


  2. Double 7 is:


  3. Double 9 is:


  4. Double 1 is:


Part 3: Word Problem Power!

  1. Sarah has 2 bags of candy. Each bag has 6 candies. How many candies does Sarah have in total?






  2. There are 5 children, and each child has 2 shoes. How many shoes are there altogether?






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Answer Key

Twos Times Table Tornado Challenge! Answer Key

Part 1: Fill in the Blanks

  1. 2 x 1 = 2
    Thought Process: One group of two is two.
  2. 2 x 2 = 4
    Thought Process: Two groups of two (2+2) is four.
  3. 2 x 3 = 6
    Thought Process: Two groups of three (3+3) is six.
  4. 2 x 4 = 8
    Thought Process: Two groups of four (4+4) is eight.
  5. 2 x 5 = 10
    Thought Process: Two groups of five (5+5) is ten.
  6. 2 x 6 = 12
    Thought Process: Two groups of six (6+6) is twelve.
  7. 2 x 7 = 14
    Thought Process: Two groups of seven (7+7) is fourteen.
  8. 2 x 8 = 16
    Thought Process: Two groups of eight (8+8) is sixteen.
  9. 2 x 9 = 18
    Thought Process: Two groups of nine (9+9) is eighteen.
  10. 2 x 10 = 20
    Thought Process: Two groups of ten (10+10) is twenty.
  11. 2 x 11 = 22
    Thought Process: Two groups of eleven (11+11) is twenty-two.
  12. 2 x 12 = 24
    Thought Process: Two groups of twelve (12+12) is twenty-four.

Part 2: Solve the Doubles!

  1. Double 3 is: 6
    Thought Process: 3 + 3 = 6
  2. Double 7 is: 14
    Thought Process: 7 + 7 = 14
  3. Double 9 is: 18
    Thought Process: 9 + 9 = 18
  4. Double 1 is: 2
    Thought Process: 1 + 1 = 2

Part 3: Word Problem Power!

  1. Sarah has 2 bags of candy. Each bag has 6 candies. How many candies does Sarah have in total?
    Thought Process: Sarah has 2 groups of 6 candies. This is 2 x 6. We know 2 x 6 = 12.
    Answer: Sarah has 12 candies.

  2. There are 5 children, and each child has 2 shoes. How many shoes are there altogether?
    Thought Process: There are 5 children, and each has 2 shoes. This is 5 groups of 2, or 5 x 2. We know 5 x 2 = 10.
    Answer: There are 10 shoes altogether.

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Cool Down

Two-Minute Twos Cool-Down

Instructions: Take two minutes to reflect on our lesson today.

  1. What is one new thing you learned or understood better about multiplying by 2 today?






  2. Write down one multiplication fact for 2s that you feel really confident about now.



  3. If you could teach a friend one strategy for multiplying by 2, what would it be?






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