ELA 2 Module 3: Bedtime - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners build foundational reading and writing skills by practicing digraphs, high-frequency words, and letter formation. Learners explore the four types of sentences and develop vocabulary while learning to recognize and retell story plot and structure. Learners also plan, write, and edit a narrative using a graphic organizer and elements of plot.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 3.1 Bedtime None
2 3.2 Short i Spelling Notebook
Handwriting Notebook
Journal Notebook
scissors
tape
3 3.3 Bedtime note cards or pieces of paper;
4 3.4 Bedtime shaving cream (optional)
baking sheet (optional)
watercolor paint (optional)
paintbrush (optional)
paper towel (optional)
cup of water (optional)
paper (optional)
highlighters (assorted colors)
Handwriting Notebook
5 3.5 Bedtime None

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 3.1 Bedtime
  1. Identify words with digraphs: ch, sh, th, wh, ph, ck.
  2. Identify the four types of sentences.
  3. Use a graphic organizer to plan a narrative text following plot structure.
  4. Recognize story plot and structure.
2 3.2 Short i
  1. Construct CVC words with the middle /i/ sound by blending phonemes.
  2. Distinguish the syllables in words.
  3. Identify the setting of a story.
3 3.3 Bedtime
  1. Recognize words with digraphs-ch, sh, th, wh, ph, ck.
  2. Recall high-frequency words: which, wish, much.
  3. Recognize the 4 types of sentences.
  4. Distinguish shades of meaning in vocabulary words.
4 3.4 Bedtime
  1. Recognize words with digraphs-ch, sh, th, wh, ph, ck.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of letters: Gg, Hh, Ii.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of conventions by editing a narrative text following plot structure.
  4. Recall story plot and structure.
5 3.5 Bedtime
  1. Recall words with digraphs: ch, sh, th, wh, ph, ck.
  2. Recognize high-frequency words: which, wish, much.
  3. Cite evidence to show a story’s plot and structure.
  4. Recall and retell a story.

Module Key Words:

Key Words
digraph
declarative
imperative
interrogative
exclamatory
plot
story structure
phoneme: /i/
grapheme: i
proper nouns
setting
revise
fluency
edit
publish

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title
2 3.2 Short i 4 Phonics

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 3.1 Bedtime In this module, students will identify and read words with digraphs in them. Spelling words and WOW words this week will also have digraphs. Encourage your learner to read their spelling words and WOW words to practice using the digraphs. To continue practicing digraphs, have your child write spelling words, WOW words, and other lesson words with digraphs on note cards. Then, they can practice sorting the words by the digraph in each word. Your learner will also begin the writing process by brainstorming an idea for a story using story structure. Keep the graphic organizer in a safe place to use tomorrow.
2 3.2 Short i Help learners build CVC words with the middle /i/ sound by saying sounds slowly (e.g., /p/ - /i/ - /g/) and blending them to form words like pig. Use pictures or objects to make it fun. Practice syllables by clapping or tapping the beats in words like window or rabbit and counting how many syllables they hear. When reading stories, ask learners where and when the story happens to help them identify the setting. Encourage them to describe or draw the setting. Regular practice with these activities will boost phonics and comprehension skills.
3 3.3 Bedtime Students will continue practicing the skills they are learning this week, as well as learning new skills and concepts! As your learner discovers words with similar meanings, encourage them to act out the words to solidify their understanding. Folktales will be used to help practice story structure. Explore some familiar folktales and ask your learner to retell the stories to you, including the characters, setting, events, problem, solution, and moral.
4 3.4 Bedtime Students will continue practicing the new skills they are learning this week. Word chaining is a helpful activity to strengthen your learner’s reading skills. You can practice while driving in the car or waiting in line. To continue learning about story structure, students will learn about fables today. As an extension, you can revisit familiar fables and have your learner identify the characters, setting, events, problem, solution, and lesson.
5 3.5 Bedtime In this lesson, students will show what they have learned. After practicing spelling words and WOW words, have your learner take the spelling test, which can be found in the Module 3 folder. Your learner will review a rubric and learn how to complete a peer review before publishing their story. If an older sibling at home or a friend in the neighborhood is available, schedule time today to have that child complete the peer review.

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
3.1 Bedtime
  1. What is a digraph?
3.2 Short i
  1. What is the setting in the story?
3.3 Bedtime
  1. What is a folktale?
3.4 Bedtime
  1. What is the plot and structure of a story?
3.5 Bedtime
  1. What is a fable?

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 Let Me Sleep, Sheep! Meg McKinlay
2 Ship of Dreams Dean Morrissey

Module Outing:

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

# Outing