LSN G2

Area of Composite Figures

Lesson 2

Learning Target:

LT 6A: I can find the area of triangles,
quadrilaterals, and polygons by decomposing

Draw

Show how and then find the area for this shape.

Draw

Calculate the area of the figure.

3. Find the area of shape #2.

1. What two shapes can I decompose this

figure into? Draw a line to separate
them.

2. Find the area of shape #1.

4. Add the areas.

Calculate the area of the figure.

Draw

Multiple Choice

What was the base for the triangle in the last question?

• 8

• 3

• 5

• I like how the base hits!

Draw

Multiple Choice

How many shapes did you come up with in the last question?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4