Module 26: Letter Xx- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn to recognize the letter Xx, say its sound, and practice writing it correctly. They will build phonics skills by adding, deleting, and substituting sounds in words and by matching pictures with words to show understanding. Students will also expand their vocabulary and practice reading the high-frequency words come, here, and eat. In writing, they will learn to label the parts of a paragraph, while in research, they will practice gathering information and checking sources for accuracy.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 26.1 Letter Xx a small mirror
colored squares
scissors
glue
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
highlighter (assorted colors)
2 26.2 Letter Xx masking tape;
3 26.3 Letter Xx None
4 26.4 Letter Xx colored squares;
5 26.5 Letter Xx a small mirror;

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 26.1 Letter Xx
  1. Identify the letter Xx and tell the letter sound.
  2. Recognize the high-frequency words come, here, and eat.
  3. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  4. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Xx.
2 26.2 Letter Xx
  1. Identify the letter Xx and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to add sounds in words.
  3. Match pictures with words to demonstrate understanding.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to gather relevant information and check various information sources for accuracy.
3 26.3 Letter Xx
  1. Identify the letter Xx and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to delete sounds in words.
  3. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  4. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Xx.
4 26.4 Letter Xx
  1. Identify the letter Xx and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to substitute sounds in words.
  3. Match pictures with words to demonstrate understanding.
  4. Label the parts of a paragraph.
5 26.5 Letter Xx
  1. Identify the letter Xx and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Xx.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to add, delete, and substitute sounds in words.
  4. Label the parts of a paragraph.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
letter Xx
manipulate sounds
gather accurate information
comprehension skills
sound manipulation
substitution
parts of a paragraph
add sounds
delete sounds
substitute sounds
retell
paragraph
fluency
 come
here
eat
 ox
box
fox
six
fix
mix
tax
wax
 fix
fear
plan
burst
comfort

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 26.1 Letter Xx Students will learn the last new letter this week. The letter Xx sound is made by two phonemes /ks/. A strategy to help your learner understand this sound is to think about cymbals clanging together. Using that visual with the sound can help solidify the two-part phoneme for your learner.
2 26.2 Letter Xx If your learner struggles with adding a sound to the beginning of word, practice this skill using colored squares to visually reinforce their learning. As your child learns about resources, it can be helpful to show them examples of nonfiction books, internet sites, and people they know that could teach them about interesting topics.
3 26.3 Letter Xx Students are learning how to manipulate sounds in words by deleting the beginning sound. If you notice your learner struggling with this skill, use the colored squares to provide a visual reinforcement.
4 26.4 Letter Xx Manipulating sounds in a word is a challenging skill. If your learner struggles with this skill, use the slideshow on the Phonemic Awareness page multiple times rather than moving on in the lesson right away. You can also provide your learner with additional words to substitute the beginning sound of for extra practice.
5 26.5 Letter Xx Your learner will have a short review video before demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and skills learned this week. Guide your child through this lesson but refrain from providing answers. Your learner’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
26.1 Letter Xx
  1. Can you identify letter Xx and make the letter sound?
26.2 Letter Xx
  1. What is the best way to gather information?
26.3 Letter Xx
  1. What does it mean to manipulate sounds?
26.4 Letter Xx
  1. What are the parts of a paragraph?
26.5 Letter Xx
  1. What is involved in a story retell?

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 Crayon Box that Talked Shane Derolf 590
2 Fox in Socks Dr. Seuss 380L
3 My Mom Has X-ray Vision Angela McAllister AD510L
4 Xavier Ox's Xylophone Experiment Barbara deRubertis AD510L

Module Outing:

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

# Outing