Why is the distributive property and combining like terms mixed up? Equal Footing builds equivalent expressions from the ground up, using one mini poster?

What Is Inside
- 2-page lesson plan with objectives, a pacing guide, and supports.
- 3-layer mini poster:
  - Number Facts and Property Names 
  - Balance Scale.
  - Cancellation with GCF, LCM, and Reciprocals 
- 5 Petals of Problem Solving and 5 Shoe Prints to the Shot Same 5 steps
- 4 warm-ups
- 20 task cardswith a proficiency scale: Level 1 Beginning, Level 2 Developing, Level 3 Proficient, and Level 4 Advanced. Cards 17-20 are Level 4 Next Step cards that lead into Pre-Algebra (8.EE.7). A recording sheet is included.
- Check Your Shot answer bank:
- Match-It Game:12 sets of words, algebra, and algebra tile pictures (36 cards), Draw It cards, and a recording mat. Play it in small groups, then in pairs, then as a whole class.
- 8 exit tickets with a 0-4 rubric.
- Answer Keys

Formats
- PDF in color and in ink-saving black and white, 11 x 8.5 landscape.
- Fillable boxes on the warm-ups and recording pages.
- No text smaller than 14 pt.

Free Sample:3-layer mini poster.