Module 6 Why Tales-Language Arts 3A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will be learning about the -oo- and -ou- spelling of words and view their sight words for this week. They will also preview their vocabulary words. They will look at their comprehension skill for this week, main idea, and details. Then, they will look at the difference between singular and plural nouns. They will look at what a Why Tale is. They will write a journal entry. They will be writing a Why-Tale.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	6.1 - Why Tales	None
2	6.2 - Why Tales	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils
3	6.3 - Why Tales	independent reading book pen or pencil
4	6.4 - Why Tales	independent reading book pen or pencil
5	6.5 - Why Tales	independent reading book pen or pencil

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	6.1 - Why Tales	Read words with the <i>oo</i> and <i>ou</i> pattern. Read sight words. Read vocabulary words and definitions. Define main idea and details. Define singular and plural nouns. Explain what a Why Tale is. Write a descriptive paragraph.
2	6.2 - Why Tales	Write spelling words three times each. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Set a purpose for reading "How the Camel Got His Hump." Correctly identify singular and plural nouns. Form the cursive letters o and w. Plan a Why Tale.
3	6.3 - Why Tales	Build spelling words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Identify the main idea and details of "How the Camel Got His Hump." Correctly identify singular and plural nouns. Apply intonation when reading aloud. Construct a rough draft of a Why Tale.
4	6.4 - Why Tales	Spell phonics and sight words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definitions. Correctly identify and correct singular and plural nouns in sentences. Edit and revise a peer's writing. Form the cursive letters o and w. Demonstrate comprehension after reading.
5	6.5 - Why Tales	Spell phonics and spelling words. Apply vocabulary words to your own writing. Identify the main idea and details of a text. Edit writing for errors. Publish a Why Tale. Demonstrate comprehension after independent reading.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Sight Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
Why Tales pourquoi tales main idea and details singular nouns plural nouns journal entry cursive fluency independent reading edit	likemustnewnonowonouroutpleaseprettyranride	tookbookfootgoodoutloudshoutcloud	lazydesertyokeplowmagicreflection

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	6.1 - Why Tales	8	Journal Entry
2	6.2 - Why Tales	2	Spelling
2	6.2 - Why Tales	6	Writing
2	6.2 - Why Tales	7	Handwriting
3	6.3 - Why Tales	3	Vocabulary
4	6.4 - Why Tales	2	Spelling
4	6.4 - Why Tales	5	Grammar
4	6.4 - Why Tales	6	Writing
4	6.4 - Why Tales	7	Handwriting
5	6.5 - Why Tales	2	Spelling
5	6.5 - Why Tales	5	Writing
5	6.5 - Why Tales	6	Independent Reading

Learning Coach Notes:

None

Module Guiding Questions:

When a student starts a lesson ask them questions to check for prior knowledge and understanding and to review concepts being taught. At the end of the lesson ask the questions again to see if their answer changes.

Lesson Title	Question
6.1 - Why Tales	What 2 sounds does the letters -oo make? What sound does the letters -ou make? What words have the -oo sounds? What words have the -ou sounds? What is the main idea of a story? What are the details of a story? What is the difference between a singular and plural noun? What is a Why-Tale?
6.2 - Why Tales	What 2 sounds does the letters -oo make? What sound does the letters -ou make? What words have the -oo sounds? What words have the -ou sounds? What is the main idea of a story? What are the details of a story? What is the difference between a singular and plural noun? What is a Why-Tale?
6.3 - Why Tales	What 2 sounds does the letters -oo make? What sound does the letters -ou make? What words have the -oo sounds? What words have the -ou sounds? What is the main idea of a story? What are the details of a story? What is the difference between a singular and plural noun? What is a Why-Tale?
6.4 - Why Tales	What 2 sounds does the letters -oo make? What sound does the letters -ou make? What words have the -oo sounds? What words have the -ou sounds? What is the main idea of a story? What are the details of a story? What is the difference between a singular and plural noun? What is a Why-Tale?
6.5 - Why Tales	What 2 sounds does the letters -oo make? What sound does the letters -ou make? What words have the -oo sounds? What words have the -ou sounds? What is the main idea of a story? What are the details of a story? What is the difference between a singular and plural noun? What is a Why-Tale?

Module Video Questions:

When a student watches a video take time to ask them questions about what they watched. Suggested questions for the videos in this module are listed here. Suggestion: Have the student watch the entire video first all the way through. Then have them watch the video a second time, as they watch it pause the video and ask the questions.

Lesson Title	Video	Question
6.1 - Why Tales	Why Tales Spelling Words	What 2 sounds does the letters -oo make? What sound does the letters -ou make? What words have the -oo sounds? What words have the -ou sounds?

Module Suggested Read Aloud Books:

Take time to read to your student or have them read aloud to you. Read a different book each day. While reading the book point out concepts being taught. You may purchase these books or find them at your local library. Suggested things to discuss while reading the book:

What is the main idea?
What are three things new you learned?
How does this book relate to what you are learning about?

#	Book	Author	Lexile Level
1	Why The Sky Is Far Away: A Nigerian Folktale	Mary-Joan Gerson and Carla Golembe	800L
2	Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears	Verna Aardema	770L
3	Why the Spider Has Long Legs	Charlotte Guillain
4	How & Why Stories	Martha Hamilton	830L
5	How Chipmunk Got His Stripes	Joseph Bruchac	AD520L

Module Outing:

Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.

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