This problem-based learning activity contains three tasks. The first task has students write a persuasive letter to Santa Clause convincing him that they are the perfect fit to run the ugly sweater division of his elf warehouse. It comes with a graphic organizer and a rubric. The second task requires students to use math and art skills to create and budget their ugly sweater. This flexible project allows you to add or take away options. Students must make economic choices to stay on budget. It requires them to use decimal addition and subtraction. Finally, they create an advertisement for their sweater. The advertisement also comes with an optional rubric that can be used.

Includes: Candy Cane paper for writing letter and a page with each type of sweater provided.

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CCSS5.NBT.B.7

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method and explain the reasoning used.

CCSSW.5.1

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

CCSSW.5.1a

Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.

CCSSW.5.1b

Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.

CCSSW.5.1c

Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).

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