Module 11 Cycles-Language Arts 2A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will be learning about Ben and Meg's visit to a pond. They will also identify the -ft, -xt, -mp, and -ck endings in words, read sight words, and identify vocabulary words in context. They will identify "to be" verbs and find facts about butterflies. They will write information about the butterfly life cycle. They will distinguish among action, linking, and helping verbs in sentences.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	11.1 Cycles	None
2	11.2 Cycles	None
3	11.3 Cycles	None
4	11.4 Cycles	None
5	11.5 Cycles	crayons or colored pencils (optional);

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	11.1 Cycles	Identify the "ft," "xt," "mp," and "ck" ending sounds in words. Read sight words. Identify vocabulary words in context. Distinguish facts and opinions. Find information about the butterfly cycle using a search engine. Identify "to be" verbs.
2	11.2 Cycles	Write words with the "ft," "xt," "mp," and "ck" ending sounds. Define vocabulary words. Use sight words in sentences. Distinguish action verbs and "to be" verbs in text. Write information about the butterfly cycle.
3	11.3 Cycles	Spell words with the "ft," "xt," "mp," and "ck" ending sounds. Read sight words. Define vocabulary words. Identify the steps in the frog cycle. Revise informational text about the butterfly cycle. Distinguish linking verbs and helping verbs.
4	11.4 Cycles	Read words with the "ft," "xt," "mp," and "ck" ending sounds. Use sight words in sentences. Reread to identify vocabulary words. Distinguish action verbs and "to be" verbs in text. Edit informational text.
5	11.5 Cycles	Spell sight words and phonics words. Use vocabulary words in sentences. Describe how you read. Classify verbs. Publish a story.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Sight Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
Ending sounds- "ft" "xt" "mp" and "ck" action verb "to be" verb fact opinion cycle	because but fast goes off sing these very work	gift lamp because sing back soft text these duck off	thousands distance rounded tongues can't easier

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	11.1 Cycles	8	Writing: Informational Text
2	11.2 Cycles	5	Reading Comprehension
5	11.5 Cycles	3	Spelling Test
5	11.5 Cycles	4	Vocabulary
5	11.5 Cycles	5	Reading
5	11.5 Cycles	6	Reading: Fluency Check
5	11.5 Cycles	8	Writing: Publish

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	11.1 Cycles	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. As your student reads, "Tadpoles," have them write in their Language Arts notebook, what happened at the beginning, middle, and end of the story. During Independent Reading time, have your student read silently to themselves. Ask them questions about what they read when they are finished.
2	11.2 Cycles	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	11.3 Cycles	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. When your student reads their independent reading book, ask them what the problem and solution were in the story they read.
4	11.4 Cycles	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. When your student reads their independent reading book, ask them to describe the setting in the story they read.
5	11.5 Cycles

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
11.1 Cycles	What sound does -ft make? What sound does -xt make? What sound does -mp make? What sound does -ck make? Name some words that have the -ft, -xt, -mp, and -ck sounds. What are "To Be" Verbs? What is a fact? What is an opinion?
11.2 Cycles	What sound does -ft make? What sound does -xt make? What sound does -mp make? What sound does -ck make? Name some words that have the -ft, -xt, -mp, and -ck sounds. What are "To Be" Verbs? What is a fact? What is an opinion? What is the first draft of writing?
11.3 Cycles	What sound does -ft make? What sound does -xt make? What sound does -mp make? What sound does -ck make? Name some words that have the -ft, -xt, -mp, and -ck sounds. What are helping verbs? What are linking verbs? What is a fact? What is an opinion? What does it mean to revise your writing?
11.4 Cycles	What sound does -ft make? What sound does -xt make? What sound does -mp make? What sound does -ck make? Name some words that have the -ft, -xt, -mp, and -ck sounds. What is a helping verb? What is a linking verb? What is an action verb? What is a fact? What is an opinion? What does it mean to edit your writing?
11.5 Cycles	What sound does -ft make? What sound does -xt make? What sound does -mp make? What sound does -ck make? Name some words that have the -ft, -xt, -mp, and -ck sounds. What is a helping verb? What is a linking verb? What is an action verb? What is a fact? What is an opinion? What should be in a summary when you summarize a story? What does it mean to publish your writing?

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
11.1 Cycles	Endings with -ft, -xt, -mp, and -ck	What sound does -ft make? What sound does -xt make? What sound does -mp make? What sound does -ck make? Name some words that have the -ft, -xt, -mp, and -ck sounds.

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	Leo's Gift	Susan Blackaby
2	Truck Full of Ducks	Ross Burach	AD360L
3	Stanley and the Magic Lamp	Jeff Brown	620L
4	From Tadpole to Frog	Wendy Pfeffer

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	Visit a nature center or a pond with your student and observe the life you see there.