Module 10: Famous Fables-Language Arts 2 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners will build foundational reading, writing, and language skills while exploring the elements of fables. Learners will practice recognizing words with open syllables and recalling high-frequency words such as why, try, and myself to strengthen their reading fluency. They will use context clues to determine the meaning of new vocabulary and explore how words can have different shades of meaning. Through reading and discussing fables, learners will identify the key characteristics of this genre and cite evidence from texts. Learners will also learn how to recognize and use articles correctly in sentences. Throughout the module, learners will draft, revise, edit, and publish their own fable, applying writing conventions and demonstrating creativity. In addition, learners will practice correct cursive basics, including forming the lowercase letters c and a, while continuing to develop fluency when reading grade-level texts.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 10.1 Famous Fables None
2 10.2 Famous Fables modeling clay
Writing Notebook
3 10.3 Famous Fables note cards or pieces of paper;
4 10.4 Famous Fables shaving cream (optional)
tray (optional)
watercolor paint (optional)
paintbrush (optional)
highlighters (assorted colors)
5 10.5 Famous Fables None

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 10.1 Famous Fables
  1. Identify words with open syllables.
  2. Identify high-frequency words: why, try, myself.
  3. Use context clues to find the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  4. Identify the characteristics of a fable.
2 10.2 Famous Fables
  1. Identify characteristics of a fable.
  2. Classify articles.
  3. Construct a draft of a fable.
  4. Demonstrate correct cursive basics.
3 10.3 Famous Fables
  1. Distinguish shades of meaning in vocabulary words.
  2. Recognize characteristics in a fable.
  3. Revise a fable.
  4. Recognize articles.
4 10.4 Famous Fables
  1. Recognize words with open syllables.
  2. Recall high-frequency words: why, try, myself.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of conventions by editing a fable.
  4. Demonstrate correct cursive letter formation of the lowercase letters c and a.
5 10.5 Famous Fables
  1. Recall words with open syllables.
  2. Demonstrate fluency by reading grade-level text.
  3. Cite evidence of characteristics in a fable.
  4. Revise a sentence with articles.
  5. Create a published fable.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
context clues
fluency
graphic organizer
open syllable
fable
article
rough draft
revise
edit
publish
 why
try
myself
 sly
me
dry
she
hi
so
fly
go
no
he
 gust
gasp
escape
suppose
noticed

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 10.1 Famous Fables Today, students will be learning about open syllables, a type of syllable that ends in a vowel and usually has a long vowel sound, like go or me. Understanding open syllables helps students decode and spell words more accurately. To support your learner, you can practice reading words aloud together and clapping out syllables. You can have your learner sort words into open and closed syllables or play simple word-building games using letter tiles or flashcards. In addition to phonics, students will be reading and writing fables, short stories that teach a moral or lesson. You can read a classic fable like “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” and talk with your child about the lesson it teaches. Ask questions like, “What did the character learn?” or “How could we use this lesson in real life?” These discussions will deepen your learner’s understanding and prepare them to create their own original fable.
2 10.2 Famous Fables Today, students are reading more examples of fables and learning about their characteristics. Fables are short stories that teach a lesson, often featuring animal characters that act like people. Students are also beginning to write their own original fable. For additional practice, read fables like “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” or “The Tortoise and the Hare” with your learner. While reading, have your learner identify the moral or lesson of the fable. Students will also be working on recognizing and reading open syllable words. Open syllables are syllables that end in a vowel and usually have a long vowel sound like go, me, and she. You can practice this skill with your learner by saying an open syllable word aloud and asking them to say the long vowel sound. You can also say a word and ask your learner to identify the word as an open syllable word or a closed syllable word.
3 10.3 Famous Fables Today, students will practice recognizing open-syllable words like go and robot. Open syllables end in a long vowel sound. Ask your learner to find open-syllable words in books or labels around the room. You can also write a mix of open and closed one- or two-syllable words on cards. Have your learner clap out syllables, say the vowel sound, and tell whether it’s open or closed. Students will identify synonyms, or words with similar meanings, such as escape/flee and noticed/observed, and can be challenged to think of similar words during reading or conversation. They will also practice using a, an, and the correctly by forming short sentences like “I saw an owl” or “Bring me the cup.” Finally, students will continue reading and discussing fables. Reading additional fables together reinforces the lesson concepts and encourages discussion about the moral, animal characters, and problem and solution in each story.
4 10.4 Famous Fables In this lesson, students will learn about open syllables, which are syllables that end with a long vowel sound, like the word go. A fun way to practice open syllables with your learner is to write open syllable words on sticky notes and hide the notes around the child’s learning space. Have your learner find the words and say them aloud. Ask them to identify the vowel sounds. Students will also review the vocabulary words gust, noticed, gasp, and escape. You can support this by using the words in sentences or asking your learner to explain their meanings. Students will read more fables and discuss the characteristics that make fables special, including talking animals and important lessons or morals. Reading a fable together and talking about its lesson can be a fun way to reinforce learning!
5 10.5 Famous Fables Today completes our week-long study of open syllables, which are syllables ending in a long vowel sound. Students practiced with words like me, she, robot, pilot, and hotel. A fun activity you can do with your learner is to clap out syllables in everyday words and ask the child whether each syllable ends with a vowel or consonant, helping them hear that long-vowel open syllable sound. This week, students also explored the key characteristics of fables, including animal characters, a clear problem and solution, and an important moral. Today, they will compare The Lion and the Mouse with The Tortoise and the Hare, noting similarities and differences. To support this, you might read a fable together and ask your learner to tell you what lesson it taught and how the animals behaved like people. Finally, continue to review spelling and vocabulary words. Regular review helps reinforce reading fluency and writing confidence.

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
10.1 Famous Fables
  1. What does it mean if a word has an open syllable?
10.2 Famous Fables
  1. What is a fable?
10.3 Famous Fables
  1. What is an article?
10.4 Famous Fables
  1. How is the cursive lowercase c and a different from print?
10.5 Famous Fables
  1. How do you cite evidence in a text?

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 Tortoise and the Hare Janet Stevens
2 The Lion & the Mouse Jerry Pinkney
3 The Fox and the Grapes Kira Joybrush

Module Outing:

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

# Outing