Module 7: The Letter Ii- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners will explore the letter Ii, practicing correct formation and producing the short /i/ sound using proper mouth formation. They will decode and recognize high-frequency words such as "it," "in," and "into", and apply letter-sound knowledge to fluently read a decodable book. Learners will differentiate beginning and middle sounds in words and use finger stretching and ear spelling to construct and decode new words in writing. Through picture illustrations and sentence construction, they will connect their ideas to text. In addition, learners will identify the author, illustrator, and author’s purpose, as well as determine the meaning of new vocabulary to support comprehension and early literacy development.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 7.1 Letter Ii a small mirror
Handwriting Notebook
glue
scissors
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
highlighter (assorted colors)
Sound Notebook
Words of the Week Notebook
2 7.2 Letter Ii ruler
water bottle
journal or book
paperclip
stuffed animal
markers (assorted colors)
3 7.3 Letter Ii Handwriting Notebook
markers (assorted colors)
4 7.4 Letter Ii tape
markers (assorted colors)
5 7.5 Letter Ii a small mirror
Handwriting Notebook

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 7.1 Letter Ii
  1. Identify the letter Ii and tell the short i sound.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Ii.
  3. Decode and recognize high-frequency words: it, in, and into.
  4. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the Decodable Book.
2 7.2 Letter Ii
  1. Identify authors, illustrators, and author’s purpose.
  2. Differentiate beginning and middle sounds.
  3. Decode and recognize high-frequency words: it, in, and into.
3 7.3 Letter Ii
  1. Differentiate beginning and middle sounds.
  2. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  3. Construct new words when writing and use finger stretching to decode the words written.
4 7.4 Letter Ii
  1. Differentiate beginning and middle sounds.
  2. Identify authors, illustrators and author’s purpose.
  3. Illustrate a picture and use ear spelling to construct a sentence about their illustration.
5 7.5 Letter Ii
  1. Differentiate beginning and middle sounds.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to read the decodable book with fluency.
  3. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Ii.
  4. Formulate the short i, /i/ sound using proper mouth formation.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Vocabulary Words
letter Ii
middle sound
author’s purpose
beginning sound
illustration
fluency
 in
into
it
 autumn
glow
beak
pond

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title
1 7.1 Letter Ii 8 Handwriting
4 7.4 Letter Ii 9 Writing
5 7.5 Letter Ii 9 Writing and Handwriting

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 7.1 Letter Ii As students learn a new letter this week, remind your learner that the letter Ii is a vowel. Call the sound “the short vowel sound” to help prepare your child for later in the year when they will learn the long vowel sound. Provide additional practice with this letter by having your learner write it in the air throughout the day. Encourage your child to engage with the Module Story by asking about the characters, setting, problem, and solution.
2 7.2 Letter Ii Reinforce your learner’s skills by giving them a CVC word and asking them to identify the middle sound. As you read aloud, ask your learner to identify the letter Ii on a page. Discuss the jobs of the author and illustrator. Show your learner different text types and discuss the author’s purpose. Reinforce the child’s understanding that ear spelling is writing the sounds in words, not writing the words with the correct spelling.
3 7.3 Letter Ii Continue to reinforce your learner’s skills by pointing out the letter Ii in stories or recipes throughout the day. Ask your child to make the short i sound. Provide two words and ask your learner which word begins with the short i sound. Help them identify the middle sound in words by saying a CVC word and asking your learner what the middle sound is. Continue practicing skills your child has already learned such as rhyming and alliteration.
4 7.4 Letter Ii Continue helping your learner practice the short i sound and identify the middle sound by providing words your child can evaluate. Use words like itch, ink, in, itself, pin, sit, nip, and miss. As your learner practices being an author and illustrator, allow them plenty of time to illustrate the picture and write the sentence. Provide a break between the drawing and writing portion of the assignment if needed.
5 7.5 Letter Ii Today, your learner will show their understanding of the skills they learned this week. This lesson will demonstrate for you your child’s level of understanding. Note areas of difficulty to continue to review with them. Please allow your learner to complete the activities independently.

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
7.1 Letter Ii
  1. Can you identify letter Ii and make the letter sound?
7.2 Letter Ii
  1. How can you differentiate between beginning and middle sounds?
7.3 Letter Ii
  1. Who is an author and an illustrator?
7.4 Letter Ii
  1. What is the author's purpose?

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 Inch by Inch Leo Lionni 210L
2 The Icky Bug Alphabet Book Jerry Pallotta 600L
3 Insect Detective Steve Voake AD840L

Module Outing:

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

# Outing