Module 24: The Letter Qq- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn to recognize the letter Qq, say its sound, and practice writing it correctly. They will explore the relationship between Qq and Uu, practice decoding words in the Decodable Book, and review high-frequency words from Modules 19–23. Students will strengthen their phonics and word study skills by distinguishing between open and closed syllables. In grammar, they will learn to use question words correctly. For comprehension and critical thinking, students will practice asking questions that focus on clarity, significance, and accuracy. They will also develop opinion writing by choosing between two topics and matching their opinions with supporting reasons.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 24.1 Letter Qq a small mirror
colored squares
scissors
glue
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
2 24.2 Letter Qq colored squares;
3 24.3 Letter Qq 17 pieces of paper or note cards;
4 24.4 Letter Qq note cards created in Lesson 24.3
scissors
glue
5 24.5 Letter Qq a small mirror;

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 24.1 Letter Qq
  1. Identify the letter Qq and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Qq.
  3. Identify the meaning of review vocabulary words.
  4. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the Decodable Book.
2 24.2 Letter Qq
  1. Recognize the relationship between Qq and Uu.
  2. Differentiate between open and closed syllables.
  3. Use question words correctly.
  4. Demonstrate their ability to form an opinion by choosing between two topics and supporting the opinion with reasons.
3 24.3 Letter Qq
  1. Recognize the relationship between Qq and Uu.
  2. Differentiate between open and closed syllables.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to ask primary questions of clarity, significance, and accuracy to improve the quality of thinking.
  4. Use question words correctly.
4 24.4 Letter Qq
  1. Recognize the relationship between Qq and Uu.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to ask the primary questions of clarity, significance, and accuracy to improve the quality of thinking.
  3. Use question words correctly.
  4. Match an opinion with its supporting reason.
5 24.5 Letter Qq
  1. Identify the letter Qq and tell the letter sound.
  2. Recognize the relationship between Qq and Uu.
  3. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Qq.
  4. Recognize high-frequency words from Modules 19-23.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to read the Decodable Book with fluency.

Module Key Words:

Key Words
letter Qq
open syllables
closed syllables
question words
opinion
supporting reason
opinions
supporting reasons
open and closed syllables
fluency

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 24.1 Letter Qq This week, students will learn a phoneme that has two sounds in it. Encourage your learner to gently place a hand on their throat while producing this sound to make sure their voice is turned off. As your learner reviews Words of the Week and vocabulary words, make note of which words your child struggles with. Spend extra time working with those words this week.
2 24.2 Letter Qq Prompt your learner to think of words that begin with the /kw/ sound independently today. Your child is learning how to distinguish closed syllables from open syllables. Provide a CVC, VC, or CV word and ask your learner to identify the syllable type. Point out open and closed syllables in books you read together. Students will learn about antonyms today. Encourage your learner to act out the action words to gain further understanding of antonyms.
3 24.3 Letter Qq Provide your learner with greater independence in completing interactive activities as the week goes on. This will help them discover what skills they have not fully understood. Take note of any Words of the Week your learner has not mastered yet and practice those words daily. Save the notecards created today for the next lesson. Use the colored squares to count phonemes and encourage your child to practice writing the word to gain mastery. As your learner works with shades of meaning words, provide support and help them act out the words to understand the varying levels of intensity.
4 24.4 Letter Qq If your learner has difficulty listening for the beginning sound /kw/, encourage them to finger-stretch the sounds in words. If your learner struggles to hear the difference between open and closed syllables, tell them that open syllables can be held (like soooooo). Closed syllables have an ending that closes the word quickly (like did). Encourage your child to act out the antonyms to gain a deeper understanding of opposites.
5 24.5 Letter Qq Your learner will have a short review video before demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and skills learned this week. Guide your learner through this lesson but refrain from providing answers. Your child’s teacher will use this lesson to understand how well your child is learning. 

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
24.1 Letter Qq
  1. Can you identify letter Qq and make the letter sound?
24.2 Letter Qq
  1. What are question words?
24.3 Letter Qq
  1. Can you tell the difference between an open and closed syllable?
24.4 Letter Qq
  1. What is opinion writing?
24.5 Letter Qq
  1. What are supporting reasons?

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 The Queen's Feet Sarah Ellis
2 Quick, Quack, Quick! Marsha Arnold 350L
3 The Quiltmaker's Gift Jeff Brumbeau AD850L
4 Quack! Phyllis Root
5 Little Quack Lauren Thompson

Module Outing:

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

# Outing