Module 9: The Letter Cc- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners will explore the letter Cc, focusing on its sound and correct letter formation. Using proper mouth formation, they will produce the /k/ sound and apply phonemic awareness skills by blending onset and rime in spoken words. Learners will strengthen their decoding skills by applying their knowledge of letter-sound relationships to read a decodable book with fluency. Vocabulary development continues as learners identify the meaning of new words and recognize high-frequency words such as “can,” “am,” and “and.” Learners will also build comprehension by identifying the problem and solution in a story and will practice using an exclamation mark correctly in writing. Throughout the module, learners will integrate reading, writing, and phonics skills to become more confident and independent readers.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	9.1 Letter Cc	a small mirror scissors glue crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors) Sound Notebook Words of the Week Notebook
2	9.2 Letter Cc	Note cards, or pieces of paper cut into squares;
3	9.3 Letter CC	9 note cards or 18 squares of scrap paper masking tape
4	9.4 Letter Cc	None
5	9.5 Letter Cc	None

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	9.1 Letter Cc	Identify the letter Cc and tell the letter sound. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Cc. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the decodable book.
2	9.2 Letter Cc	Apply concepts of phonemes by blending the onset and rime in auditory words. Recognize high-frequency words “can,” “am,” “and.” Tell the problem and solution in a story. Identify and use an exclamation mark.
3	9.3 Letter CC	Apply concepts of phonemes by blending the onset and rime in auditory words. Tell the problem and solution in a story. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the decodable book.
4	9.4 Letter Cc	Recognize high-frequency words “can,” “am,” and “and.” Apply concepts of phonemes by blending the onset and rime in auditory words. Identify and use an exclamation mark. Tell the problem and solution in a story.
5	9.5 Letter Cc	Formulate the /k/ sound using proper mouth formation. Apply concepts of phonemes by blending the onset and rime in auditory words. Demonstrate the ability to read the decodable book with fluency. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Cc.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Words of the Week	Vocabulary Words
letter Cc onset and rime problem and solution exclamation mark fluency	am and can	yesterday tomorrow week month

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	9.1 Letter Cc	8	Handwriting
4	9.4 Letter Cc	6	Play with Language
4	9.4 Letter Cc	9	Writing

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	9.1 Letter Cc	In this module, students will learn the letter Cc. It is important for your learner to know how to pronounce this phoneme and where it belongs on the Sound Wall. The phoneme for the letter Cc we are learning this week is /k/ because it makes the same sound as the /k/ phoneme. Encourage your learner to think of words that begin with the letter Cc and /k/ phoneme. As your child learns new Words of the Week, be on the lookout for them in books you read, on signs while driving, and at the grocery store. Reinforce the new vocabulary words by using them throughout the week.
2	9.2 Letter Cc	Your child will build upon what was learned yesterday. Today, your child will use some of the skills and concepts to practice. Your child will also be introduced to new concepts, such as the onset and the rime of a word. Be sure to reinforce that this is different from rhyming. The onset is the first sound in the word before the vowel. The rime is the vowel and everything after it. Helping your child learn to recognize the onset and the rime helps give them the tools needed to become a reader!
3	9.3 Letter CC	Students will continue practicing new skills this week. Help your learner build on their growing knowledge by extending activities when interest allows. If your child enjoys the tic-tac-toe game, incorporate other letter sounds into the game to review previously learned sounds once your child has mastered the /k/ sound. If your learner enjoys creating new words by changing the ending sound, extend the activity by having your child change the beginning sound or middle sound in words to write and create new words. Additional time practicing these skills solidifies your learner’s mastery of them.
4	9.4 Letter Cc	As your learner continues to practice their new skills this week, provide independence so that they can demonstrate understanding. Reinforce the skills and content already learned by using the Words of the Week Book to practice reading all the words learned so far. Continue practicing blending onsets and rimes. Verbally give your learner the onset and rime of words and ask your child to blend them into a word.
5	9.5 Letter Cc	Your learner will demonstrate their understanding of this week’s concepts and skills through interactives, videos, and hands-on activities. Allow your child independence in completing the activities in this lesson. Encourage your learner to practice reading the Letter Cc Book independently. Today, they will show mastery of the skills they learned this week.

Guiding Questions
Suggested Books

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
9.2 Letter Cc	How do you blend the onset and rime in words?
9.3 Letter CC	What is the problem and solution in a story?
9.4 Letter Cc	How do you use an exclamation mark?

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 Carrot Seed	Ruth Krauss	AD400L
2	The Very Hungry Caterpillar	Eric Carle	AD460L
3	Caps for Sale	Esphyr Slobodkina	AD480L
4	Clifford the Big Red Dog	Norman Bridwell	370L
5	If You Give a Cat a Cupcake	Laura Numeroff	AD440L

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	Visit a bakery and have your student identify all of the baked goods that start with the letter Cc and make the /k/ sound. Have a taste test to determine which "Cc" baked good is the best.