Module 4 Fables-Language Arts 3A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will be learning about the CVVC pattern to identify long vowels. They will also preview their vocabulary words for this week. They will set a purpose for reading their story and look at compound sentences. They will explore a retelling example, their writing assignment for this week. They will write a journal entry. They will practice their fluency and write a story retell.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	4.1 - Fables	independent reading book pen or pencil
2	4.2 - Fables	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils
3	4.3 - Fables	independent reading book pen or pencil
4	4.4 - Fables	independent reading book pen or pencil
5	4.5 - Fables	independent reading book pen or pencil

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	4.1 - Fables	Identify the long vowel sound in CVVC words. Read sight words. Define compound sentences. Explain what a retelling of a story is. Explain the components of a fable. Describe a time when you learned a lesson.
2	4.2 - Fables	Spell words with the CVVC pattern. Correctly match vocabulary words with the correct definitions. Identify compound sentences. Brainstorm ideas for a retelling of our fable. Form the cursive letters u, y, i, and j.
3	4.3 - Fables	Spell words with the CVVC pattern. Demonstrate comprehension after reading by answering questions. Identify compound sentences. Retell this week's fable. Demonstrate fluency while reading. Correctly match vocabulary words with their definitions.
4	4.4 - Fables	Spell words with the CVVC pattern. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Demonstrate comprehension after reading by answering questions. Build compound sentences. Revise and edit writing. Create the cursive letters u, y, i and j. Explain what the theme of a story is using details from a story.
5	4.5 - Fables	Use the CVVC pattern to spell words. Spell sight words correctly. Correctly match vocabulary words to their definitions. Explain what is included in a fable. Correctly edit a paragraph for errors.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Sight Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
CVVC fables compound sentences long vowel retell journal cursive fluency theme inference moral edit independent reading	we where yellow you all am are at ate be black	sweet meet mean deal beach seen green street queen cupboard gnaw peace fine cellar trap where yellow you are ate	cupboard gnaw peace fine cellar trap

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	4.1 - Fables	7	Journal Entry
2	4.2 - Fables	2	Spelling
2	4.2 - Fables	3	Vocabulary
2	4.2 - Fables	5	Grammar
2	4.2 - Fables	6	Writing
2	4.2 - Fables	7	Handwriting
3	4.3 - Fables	2	Spelling
3	4.3 - Fables	4	Reading
3	4.3 - Fables	5	Grammar
4	4.4 - Fables	6	Grammar
4	4.4 - Fables	7	Writing
4	4.4 - Fables	8	Handwriting
5	4.5 - Fables	2	Spelling
5	4.5 - Fables	5	Writing
5	4.5 - Fables	6	Independent Reading

Learning Coach Notes:

None

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
4.1 - Fables	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern? What is a fable? What is a compound sentence?
4.2 - Fables	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern? What is a fable? What is a compound sentence?
4.3 - Fables	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern? What is a fable? What is a compound sentence?
4.4 - Fables	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern? What is a fable? What is a compound sentence?
4.5 - Fables	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern? What is a fable? What is a compound sentence?

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
4.1 - Fables	Fables Spelling Words	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern?

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	Fables	Arnold Lobel	540L
2	The Classic Treasury of Aesop's Fables	Don Daily

Module Outing:

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

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