Journal of the Mathematics Council of the Alberta Teachers’ Association
Volume 49 Issue 2, June 2012
37 – 44
Sharing Cake with King Lion: A Literature-Based Lesson for Grade 4
Sarah Danielsen
This article is intended as a lesson plan; it addresses several outcomes in the number strand for Grade 4 mathematics through the use of a children’s story, The Lion’s Share: A Tale of Halving Cake and Eating It, Too, by McElligott (2009). There is ample research currently available that emphasizes the effectiveness of using children’s literature in mathematics classes across all grades, and the natural progression of moving from stories to specific skills and concepts is evident to professionals who work with students (Martinez and Martinez 2000, 55). The lesson plan concludes with a detailed description of the mathematical processes addressed.
