Description

Coordinate graphing mystery pictures for Thanksgiving math in 6th grade. Students practice plotting points in 5 levels, from Quadrant I to all 4 quadrants, then decimals.

Need a Thanksgiving activity that is still real 6th grade math? These mystery pictures keep students graphing ordered pairs right up to the break, and every student gets a picture that fits where they are.

Why You’ll Love It

• Differentiate with zero extra prep. Five levels go from Quadrant I only to all four quadrants, then decimals.
• Students check their own work. If the points are right, the picture shows up.
• See who’s got it. Every picture has a 5-question Quick Check exit ticket.
• Two ways to practice. Version B (Name the Points) has students write the ordered pairs for a picture that’s already drawn, so you can practice identifying points without drawing.

What’s Included

• 5 leveled mystery pictures, 26 to 49 points each: Pilgrim Hat, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Pie, Roast Turkey and Turkey
• 5 Quick Checks (5 questions each)
• 5 Version B Name the Points pages
• Answer keys for every page
• Teacher directions and a Levels Guide
• Printable PDF, print and go (36 pages)

How To Use It

Use it as a whole-class activity, a math center, early finisher work or a sub plan. Hand out levels by readiness, or let students start at Level 1 and work their way up. Model the first section together, give students about 20 minutes to plot, then finish with the Quick Check.

Standards

VA SOL 6.MG.3 · CCSS 6.NS.C.6c, 6.NS.C.8 · TEKS 6.11A