Module 25: Voices in Action-Language Arts 2 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

This module builds students’ foundational literacy skills by focusing on reading, writing, and language conventions. Learners will practice identifying and classifying words with the oi and oy diphthongs while strengthening recognition of high-frequency words such as I’d, don’t, and let’s. They will develop comprehension by recognizing the structure of a drama and identifying dialogue in texts. As writers, learners will apply these skills by drafting, revising, and publishing their own stories, incorporating dialogue and correct use of contractions. Throughout the module, students will also build fluency in reading grade-level text and improve handwriting through practice with cursive uppercase letters M and N.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 25.1 Voices in Action note cards or pieces of paper;
2 25.2 Voices in Action Writing Notebook
Handwriting Notebook
3 25.3 Voices in Action None
4 25.4 Voices in Action pipe cleaners (chenille stems) (optional)
wax craft sticks (optional)
highlighters (assorted colors)
5 25.5 Voices in Action None

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 25.1 Voices in Action
  1. Identify words with the oi and oy diphthongs.
  2. Identify high-frequency words: I'd, don't, let's.
  3. Recognize the structure of a drama (play).
  4. Identify when to use contractions.
2 25.2 Voices in Action
  1. Classify words with the oi and oy diphthongs.
  2. Recognize high-frequency words: I'd, don't, let's.
  3. Construct a rough draft of a story.
  4. Demonstrate proper letter formation of cursive uppercase M and N.
3 25.3 Voices in Action
  1. Demonstrate fluency by reading grade-level text.
  2. Recognize dialogue in text.
  3. Use contractions.
  4. Revise a story.
4 25.4 Voices in Action
  1. Recognize words with the -oi and -oy diphthongs.
  2. Demonstrate the use of dialogue in text.
  3. Use contractions.
  4. Demonstrate proper letter formation of cursive uppercase M and N.
5 25.5 Voices in Action
  1. Recall words with the -oi and -oy diphthongs.
  2. Demonstrate fluency when reading grade-level text.
  3. Revise sentences with contractions.
  4. Create a published story with dialogue.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
context clues
fluency
graphic organizer
diphthongs
drama
contractions
rough draft
revise
edit
publish
 I'd
don't
let's
 spoil
coin
hoist
voice
noise
boy
toy
joy
coy
enjoy
 caught
leaned
poke
frown
sway

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 25.1 Voices in Action This week, students are learning about oi and oy words like boil and toy. A fun way to practice this is by writing oy and oi words on note cards. Have your learner read the word aloud and sort the word as oi or oyspelling. Students will read a drama story this week. They will learn to recognize dialogue by looking for quotation marks and understanding how characters speak and respond to events. They will also practice writing their own stories using dialogue to show feelings and reactions. In addition, students are learning about contractions such as they’re (they are) and don’t (do not), which help make writing sound more natural. At home, you can support your learner by pointing out dialogue and contractions while reading together and encouraging them to read different character voices aloud for fun and practice.
2 25.2 Voices in Action This week, students are learning about the /oi/ sound spelled with the digraphs oi, like in coin, and oy, like in toy. They are practicing reading and spelling words with these patterns. You can have your learner find oi and oy words around the home or in a book. Students are also learning about contractions, like don’t for do notand how two words are shortened and combined with an apostrophe. You can practice by saying two words aloud and asking your learner to tell or spell the contraction. In reading, students are exploring dramas or plays and learning how dialogue helps tell the story. Students are noticing how characters speak and respond to events. You can read plays together with your learner or even act out a script. You can find plays for children online or at the library.
3 25.3 Voices in Action This week, students are practicing the /oi/ sound in words with the spelling patterns oi and oy, like coin and toy. To practice, write words with /long o/ like boat, short /o/ like mop, and /oi/ sounds on note cards. Have your learner read aloud and sort them by vowel sound. Students will also connect vocabulary to feelings and real-life experiences. They are learning to visualize scenes using their five senses to deepen understanding. You can ask what they see, hear, smell, taste, or feel when learning new words. In reading, students explore how dialogue appears in stories and plays. Look at books or scripts together and see if they can spot who is speaking. Finally, students are learning contractions, like do not becoming don’t. Point out contractions in books or signs and ask what two words were joined.
4 25.4 Voices in Action This week, students will continue exploring words with the /oi/ sound spelled -oi and -oy, like in boil and toy. You can support your learner by playing a simple rhyming game. Say a word like coin and take turns thinking of words that rhyme with it, such as join. This builds phonics skills and makes learning fun. Students are also learning about dialogue in writing and how to show that using quotation marks. When reading with your learner, choose books with lots of dialogue. Ask them to point out who is speaking, where the quotation marks are, and how the character might be feeling or saying the words. Reading different characters’ dialogue in different voices can make this even more engaging! Finally, students are practicing contractions like don’t for do not. Try saying two words and asking your learner for the contraction or make a simple matching game with full words and their contractions.
5 25.5 Voices in Action Today, students will revisit words with the /oi/ sound, focusing on the spelling patterns -oi and -oy, and will review their spelling words, WOW words, and vocabulary from throughout the week. In grammar, students will reinforce their understanding of contractions by identifying and using them correctly in sentences. As part of their reading and writing work, students will explore how dialogue is used differently in dramas and narratives, and they will apply that understanding as they revise their own narrative writing pieces. To strengthen their writing, students will also take part in a peer review, offering and receiving feedback to improve their final drafts. This comprehensive review helps solidify their learning in a fun and meaningful way.

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
25.1 Voices in Action
  1. What is a contraction?
25.2 Voices in Action
  1. What are the characteristics of a drama?
25.3 Voices in Action
  1. How do you show dialogue in your writing?
25.4 Voices in Action
  1. Do you know words that have oy and oi in them?

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 Yo! Yes? Chris Raschka
2 I Am Invited to a Party! Mo Willems
3 We are in a Play! Mo Willems

Module Outing:

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

# Outing
1 Take your learner to a local performance space or library event where they can watch or participate in a play, reader’s theater, or expressive read-aloud to experience how voices and dialogue bring stories to life. During this outing, encourage your learner to listen for how characters use dialogue to show feelings, develop relationships, and move the story forward. Afterward, discuss how the speaker’s tone, expression, and word choice helped make the story more engaging. This experience will help learners make real-world connections to the drama genre and support them as they write their own stories using dialogue to express ideas and bring characters to life.