Module 27-Act it Out-Language Arts 2 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners strengthen foundational reading and writing skills while exploring how characters grow and change in narrative texts. They practice identifying and classifying open and closed two-syllable words and build automaticity with high-frequency words to support fluent reading of grade-level text. Learners use context clues and reference materials such as dictionaries, thesauruses, and online tools to determine and refine the meanings of new vocabulary words. They also develop their understanding of language by applying conjunctions and prepositions to improve sentence structure. Throughout the module, learners engage in the full writing process by planning, drafting, revising, and publishing a narrative that includes two characters who change over time. In addition, they build handwriting skills through practice with cursive uppercase letters U and Y.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 27.1 Act It Out note cards or pieces of paper;
2 27.2 Act It Out modeling clay
Writing Notebook
Handwriting Notebook
3 27.3 Act It Out note cards or pieces of paper;
4 27.4 Act It Out pipe cleaners (chenille stems) (optional)
wax craft sticks (optional)
highlighters (assorted colors)
5 27.5 Act It Out None

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 27.1 Act It Out
  1. Identify open and closed two-syllable words.
  2. Identify high-frequency words: begin, money, music.
  3. Demonstrate fluency when reading a grade-level text.
  4. Use context clues to determine the meaning of new vocabulary words.
2 27.2 Act It Out
  1. Classify open and closed two-syllable words.
  2. Identify reference materials such as a dictionary, a thesaurus, or online tools.
  3. Construct a rough draft of a narrative text with two characters who change over time.
  4. Demonstrate proper letter formation of cursive uppercase U and Y.
3 27.3 Act It Out
  1. Demonstrate fluency with grade-level text.
  2. Define the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  3. Use reference materials, such as a dictionary, a thesaurus, or online tools.
  4. Revise a narrative text with two characters who change over time.
4 27.4 Act It Out
  1. Recognize open and closed two-syllable words.
  2. Use reference materials such as a dictionary, a thesaurus, and online tools.
  3. Apply the concepts of conjunctions and prepositions to sentences.
  4. Demonstrate proper letter formation of cursive uppercase U and Y.
5 27.5 Act It Out
  1. Recall open and closed two-syllable words.
  2. Use reference materials such as a dictionary, a thesaurus, and online tools.
  3. Revise sentences with conjunctions and prepositions.
  4. Create a published narrative text with two characters who change over time.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
context clues
fluency
graphic organizer
open syllable
closed syllable
dictionary
thesaurus
conjunctions
prepositions
rough draft
and prepositions
revise
edit
publish
 begin
money
music
 acorn
tiger
paper
virus
yogurt
hotel
lazy
pony
reflex
resist
 filthy
uncomfortable
worse
groomer
shiver

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 27.1 Act It Out Students will focus on open and closed syllables today. Using the visual of a door can help! If possible, position the learning near a door. You could also print a picture of a door and cut the image along the door’s frame so that it can be opened and closed. Your learner will also review features of a drama using reference materials such as a dictionary, thesaurus, and online tools. If possible, have a dictionary and a thesaurus readily available for your student to explore.
2 27.2 Act It Out Students will continue practicing the skills introduced yesterday. To provide support for word chaining with syllables, you can tell your learner if the first or second syllable is being replaced. Use the door visual to help your child complete The Bucket Game to identify open and closed syllables in words. After your learner completes the vocabulary page, you can extend their learning by posing questions to help them gain a deeper understanding. Questions might include “When have you been uncomfortable? Which is worse to hold, a spider or a snake? Do you shiver when you go outside in the winter?” You and your learner can work together to explore some reference materials online. You might even want to take a trip to the public library or use your library login to access the database.
3 27.3 Act It Out Students will continue to practice the skills learned this week by applying their knowledge. The activities presented will help students deepen their understanding of concepts. Continue to remind students of the spelling patterns with open and closed syllables. Closed syllables have short vowels and open syllables have long vowels. If you do not have a dictionary at home, visit the library to complete the comprehension page of this lesson so your student has a physical dictionary to use to look up words.
4 27.4 Act It Out If your learner needs support when word chaining, provide small objects to represent each syllable. Have your learner remove the syllable that is being replaced and add in another object to show the changed syllable. Have a dictionary and a thesaurus ready for your student to use during this lesson.
5 27.5 Act It Out Students will continue to work with open and closed syllables and review long and short vowels. Students will show their understanding of prepositions and conjunctions by correcting a paragraph. If your learner struggles to find all the errors, point out an error and ask your learner how they would correct it. If additional help is needed, provide them with three possible answers to choose from.

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
27.1 Act It Out
  1. What information can you get from a dictionary?
27.2 Act It Out
  1. What information can you find in a thesaurus?
27.3 Act It Out
  1. What is a conjunction?
27.4 Act It Out
  1. What is a preposition?

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

Module Outing:

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

# Outing