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Launch:(Prior to this lesson, students have had opportunities to compare two sets of objects. The goal of this lesson is to generate their own sets to compare to the given set.)

1.      Launch Part I:

·         Ask: Do you like lollipops? What is your favorite flavor?

·         Students share with a partner.  Allow a few students to share with the class.

·         Display Lollipop Picture.

·         Ask: What do you notice?  What do you wonder? Allow a few students to share.

NOTE: Ensure students noticed the amount of lollipops shown in each set.

·         Display the first question (Q1): Ashley has 4 lollipops and Amber has 6 lollipops. Which person has the greater amount of lollipops?

·         Give students time to think through this question; carpet buddies will do a quick “solve and share”.  As students work, teacher observes and decides which students will share.

·         Discuss solutions.

2.      Launch Part II:

·         Say: Now that we know who has more, let’s solve the next question.

·         Display the second question (Q2): How many could Sam have if he has less than Amber?

·         Allow for think time. Ask: What is this problem asking? Share with your carpet buddy.

·         Draw students’ attention to available tools at the table (e.g., manipulatives, journals, paper, pencils).  Send students to their seats to independently grapple with the task using self-selected tools.