For example
The width of a cricket pitch is much less than its length.
In Grade 4
Children measure the length and width of real rectangles and label which is which.
Watch out for
Children often swap length and width around partway through a calculation. Label both before starting any working.
Say it at home
Measure a table both ways and ask which measurement is the width.
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