Module 8: The Letter Bb- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners will focus on the letter Bb, practicing correct formation and producing the /b/ sound using proper mouth formation. They will identify ending sounds in words and use their understanding of letter-sound relationships to decode and fluently read a decodable book. Learners will expand vocabulary by exploring both new and review words, and they will recognize high-frequency words such as "be," "big," and "you." They will also explore sentence punctuation by identifying and correctly using a question mark. Comprehension skills will be strengthened as learners summarize the beginning, middle, and end of a story and identify alliteration through engaging texts. Throughout the module, learners will integrate foundational reading and writing skills to build fluency and confidence.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	8.1 Letter Bb	a small mirror scissors glue crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors) Handwriting Notebook Sound Notebook Words of the Week Notebook
2	8.2 Letter Bb	None
3	8.3 Letter Bb	Handwriting Notebook;
4	8.4 Letter Bb	scissors glue
5	8.5 Letter Bb	None

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	8.1 Letter Bb	Identify the letter Bb and tell the letter sound. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Bb. Identify the meaning of review vocabulary words. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the decodable book.
2	8.2 Letter Bb	Identify ending sounds in words. Recognize high frequency words “be,” “big,” “you.” Summarize the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. Identify and use a question mark.
3	8.3 Letter Bb	Identify ending sounds in words. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the decodable book.
4	8.4 Letter Bb	Identify ending sounds in words. Identify and use a question mark. Summarize the beginning, middle, and ending of a story. Learners will identify alliteration in the alliteration book.
5	8.5 Letter Bb	Formulate the /b/ sound using proper mouth formation. Demonstrate the ability to read the decodable book with fluency. Identify and use a question mark. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Bb.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Words of the Week
letter Bb ending sound question mark summarize fluency	be big you

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	8.1 Letter Bb	8	Handwriting
4	8.4 Letter Bb	7	Play with Language
4	8.4 Letter Bb	10	Writing
5	8.5 Letter Bb	9	Writing and Handwriting

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	8.1 Letter Bb	The new letter of the week is the letter Bb. As your child learns how to make this sound, coach them closely so they do not add an additional sound onto the phoneme. A common mistake is to make the sounds /b/ /u/ when pronouncing the /b/ sound. Encourage your child to only produce the /b/ phoneme and stop it right after the sound. Use the Words of the Week to continue practicing this new letter.
2	8.2 Letter Bb	Help your learner show their understanding of the direction words beginning, middle, and end with the activity on the first page. After your learner lines up their toys or stuffed animals, say a direction word (beginning, middle, or end) and ask your learner to point to the object in that position. Continue practicing until they show solid understanding of the words.
3	8.3 Letter Bb	As your learner continues working with the letter Bb this week, provide more opportunities for independent practice to see how well they are learning. When students try on their own, you can see what they still need help with. Provide assistance before your learner becomes frustrated. Striving toward more independence in learning will create the opportunity for greater learning. Encourage your child to challenge himself or herself when completing today’s lesson.
4	8.4 Letter Bb	In this lesson, your learner will continue to practice the skills learned this week. Encourage your child to deepen their understanding by producing words that alliterate with a word you give them. If your child is ready for an ending-sound challenge, provide two-syllable words (such as forget) and ask your learner to identify the ending sound. Continue to use the vocabulary words learned this week to reinforce their meaning.
5	8.5 Letter Bb	Today, your learner will demonstrate the skills that they have been learning all week. Encourage your child to complete the interactives and answer the questions as independently as possible. If your learner is ready for a challenge, ask them to read the Letter Bb Book. You could also read the book aloud. Track the words with your finger and pause on the Words of the Week to allow your learner to read those words.

Guiding Questions
Suggested Books

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
8.1 Letter Bb	Can you identify the letter Bb and make the letter sound?
8.2 Letter Bb	How can you identify the ending sound in a word?
8.3 Letter Bb	How do you summarize a story?
8.4 Letter Bb	How do you use a question mark?

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

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	Otto the Book Bear	Katie Cleminson
2	A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy	David McPhail	260L
3	The Berenstains’ B Book	Stan and Jan Berenstain
4	Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?	Bill Martin Jr.	AD200L
5	Brontorina	James Howe
6	Not a Box	Antoinette Portis
7	Blueberries for Sal	Robert McCloskey	AD600L

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	If possible, visit a beach and have a picnic lunch that includes foods that start with the letter Bb. Bring things to play with at the beach that start with the letter Bb. As you walk the beach with your student, have them look for things that begin with the letter Bb and record pictures of what they see in a notebook.