Module 18 Animals That Dig-Language Arts 2A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will be learning about a dog that digs holes. They will also identify the long vowel with silent e pattern, and review sight words. Then, they will learn your new vocabulary words. Next, they will read the story and identify verbs, nouns, and pronouns in a sentence. They will brainstorm and write a "how-to" writing piece.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 18.1 Animals That Dig None
2 18.2 Animals That Dig None
3 18.3 Animals That Dig None
4 18.4 Animals That Dig None
5 18.5 Animals That Dig crayons or colored pencils (optional);

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 18.1 Animals That Dig
  1. Identify and spell words with a long vowel, silent e pattern.
  2. Distinguish sight words.
  3. Read vocabulary words.
  4. Read our chapter, "Pixie's Surprise."
  5. Review nouns, verbs, and pronouns.
  6. Brainstorm a how-to writing topic.
2 18.2 Animals That Dig
  1. Identify and spell words with one long vowel and one silent vowel.
  2. Match vocabulary words.
  3. Review sight words.
  4. Answer comprehension questions for "Pixie's Surprise."
  5. Distinguish nouns, pronouns, and verbs.
  6. Prepare to write rough draft using graphic organizer.
3 18.3 Animals That Dig
  1. Identify plural nouns.
  2. Write spelling words.
  3. Distinguish vocabulary words.
  4. Read nonfiction how-to piece.
  5. Unscramble sight words.
  6. Identify nouns, pronouns, and verbs in a sentence.
  7. Write a how-to rough draft.
4 18.4 Animals That Dig
  1. Review spelling patterns.
  2. Write sight words.
  3. Use vocabulary words to complete sentences.
  4. Reread "Pixie's Surprise."
  5. Identify nouns, pronouns, and verbs from our story.
  6. Revise and edit how-to writing piece.
5 18.5 Animals That Dig
  1. Spell words with patterns.
  2. Write sight words.
  3. Summarize text.
  4. Identify nouns, pronouns, and verbs.
  5. Publish a final copy.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Sight Words Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
long vowel/silent e
verbs
nouns
pronouns
brainstorm
long vowel
silent vowel
how-to writing
plural nouns
rough draft
how-to
nonfiction
spelling patterns
revise and edit
summarize
publish
 on
ran
so
this
well
 tape
robe
tube
hide
week
leaf
beak
dogs
foxes
dishes
 porch
gopher
tunnel
chewed
butterfly
tiny
joyfully

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title
2 18.2 Animals That Dig 6 Reading Comprehension
2 18.2 Animals That Dig 8 Writing
5 18.5 Animals That Dig 2 Spelling
5 18.5 Animals That Dig 4 Vocabulary
5 18.5 Animals That Dig 5 Reading
5 18.5 Animals That Dig 6 Reading: Fluency Check
5 18.5 Animals That Dig 7 Grammar
5 18.5 Animals That Dig 8 Writing

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 18.1 Animals That Dig
  • Have your students practice spelling their spelling and sight words each day. Students should spell them correctly when they write. Use the sight word flashcards daily with your student. Mix them up, show them the words, and ask them to read the sight word. Next, do not show them the word but say the word and ask them to spell the word.
  • During Independent Reading time, have your student read silently to themselves. Ask them questions about what they read when they are finished.
2 18.2 Animals That Dig
  • Have your students practice spelling their spelling and sight words each day. Students should spell them correctly when they write. Use the sight word flashcards daily with your student. Mix them up, show them the words, and ask them to read the sight word. Next, do not show them the word but say the word and ask them to spell the word.
  • In your student's Language Arts notebook, have them write for each of their vocabulary words the following: Definition for the word in their own words, illustration for the word (if possible), synonym or antonym for the word and a sentence using the word.
  • During Independent Reading time, have your student read silently to themselves. Ask them to describe their favorite character in the story.
3 18.3 Animals That Dig
  • Have your students practice spelling their spelling and sight words each day. Students should spell them correctly when they write. Use the sight word flashcards daily with your student. Mix them up, show them the words, and ask them to read the sight word. Next, do not show them the word but say the word and ask them to spell the word.
  • Have your student use their spelling words to write a story in their Language Arts notebook.
  • During Independent Reading time, have your student read silently to themselves. Ask them what the problem and solution were in the story they read.
4 18.4 Animals That Dig
  • Have your student choose five spelling words that they can illustrate and write a sentence describing their illustration in their Language Arts notebook.
  • Have your students practice spelling their spelling and sight words each day. Students should spell them correctly when they write. Use the sight word flashcards daily with your student. Mix them up, show them the words, and ask them to read the sight word. Next, do not show them the word but say the word and ask them to spell the word.
  • During Independent Reading time, have your student read silently to themselves. Ask your student to describe the setting in the story they read.
5 18.5 Animals That Dig

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
18.1 Animals That Dig
  1. What is a noun?
  2. What is a verb?
  3. What is a pronoun?
18.2 Animals That Dig
  1. What is a noun?
  2. What is a verb?
  3. What is a pronoun?
18.3 Animals That Dig
  1. What is a noun?
  2. What is a verb?
  3. What is a pronoun?
18.4 Animals That Dig
  1. What is a noun?
  2. What is a verb?
  3. What is a pronoun?
18.5 Animals That Dig
  1. What is a noun?
  2. What is a verb?
  3. What is a pronoun?

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
18.1 Animals That Dig Some Parts of Speech
  1. What is a noun?
  2. What is a verb?
  3. What is a pronoun?

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 Animals That Dig Pearl Markovics BR50L
2 Adapted to Survive: Animals that Dig Angela Royston NC600L
3 Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole Wong Herbert Yee 510L
4 Gopher to the Rescue!: A Volcano Recovery Story Terry Catas Jennings AD610L
5 The Digging-Est Dog Al Perkins 480L

Module Outing:

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

# Outing