Fractions Basics
What is the numerator?
The top number in a fraction
Define an editorial.
A written piece expressing opinions
Name a favorite Thanksgiving dish.
(e.g., turkey)
Thanksgiving is a day to?
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect and be thankful
What is the denominator?
The bottom number in a fraction
What is an opinion?
A belief or judgment
What is a traditional dish?
(cranberry sauce, mash potatoes and gravy, pasta salad, etc. )
One argument *against* Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving has a controversial history with some people celebrating and the Native people feeling at a loss of land and food.
Define a fraction.
A part-to-whole relationship
Name a Thanksgiving topic.
food, Macy's, Roses, turkeys, President
Share a non-traditional dish.
answers will vary
Why do people have different opinions?
People have different experiences and knowledge
Write a fraction: 2/4
We have 2 parts out of 4 equal parts
Purpose of an editorial?
To persuade or inform readers
Why do people share meals?
To bring people together, to have a good conversation, to share food, etc.
Define 'topic'
The main subject/idea of a discussion
Why do we need fractions?
To represent parts of a whole
Why are editorials persuasive?
They convince readers of a point
How many turkeys will receive pardons for Thanksgiving?
President Joe Biden pardoned two turkeys, named Peach and Blossom, during the annual Thanksgiving ceremony at the White House on November 25, 2024
When was the first pie created?
The origins of pie trace back to ancient civilizations. Early forms, known as galettes, were flat, round crusty cakes made from ground grains like oats, wheat, rye, or barley, filled with honey. Evidence of these can be found on the tomb walls of Pharaoh Ramesses II, who ruled from 1304 to 1237 BC.