Fun and Games: Comic Conventions: Division

Do you like comic books and comic book characters? If you love comics, maybe you will visit a comic convention one day. Join Zach as he learns about the history of comic book conventions and attends his very first convention--Comic-Con! Students will develop their division skills as they are engaged in reading about the fans, costumes, vendors, swag, and exhibits of Comic-Con.

This high-interest math reader integrates math and literacy skills, combining informational text, problem-solving, and real-world connections to help grade 5 students explore mathematics in a meaningful way.

• Text features include a table of contents, a glossary, an index, and detailed images to develop academic vocabulary and critical literacy skills.
• The Problem Solving section and Let's Explore Math sidebars provide ample opportunities for students to practice what they have learned.
• The DOK-leveled Math Talk section provides rich tasks that facilitate mathematical discourse and promote reasoning and higher-order thinking.

Aligned to Common Core State Standards, TESOL/WIDA, and other standards, the narrative nonfiction text engages students in reading.