Module 15: The Letter Ee- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will explore the letter Ee, focusing on identifying its short vowel sound and practicing proper letter formation. Through engaging activities, learners will build their ability to decode words using letter-sound relationships and read the Decodable Book with increasing fluency. Students will expand their vocabulary and apply it to deepen comprehension as they compare and contrast characters’ experiences and make text-to-text connections. They will strengthen their phonemic awareness by identifying the middle sounds in words and differentiating between one- and two-syllable words. Writing and comprehension skills are supported as students learn to retell a story using the five-finger strategy and use illustrations to sequence events accurately. Throughout the module, learners will demonstrate an understanding of story structure, phonics, and fluency while developing their confidence as readers and writers.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 15.1 Letter Ee a small mirror
colored squares
Handwriting Notebook
scissors
glue
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
Sound Notebook
Words of the Week Notebook
2 15.2 Letter Ee modeling clay;
3 15.3 Letter Ee baking sheet (optional)
sprinkles
paintbrush
markers (assorted colors)
4 15.4 Letter Ee None
5 15.5 Letter Ee Handwriting Notebook
Writing Notebook
a small mirror

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 15.1 Letter Ee
  1. Identify the letter Ee and tell the short letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Ee.
  3. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  4. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the Decodable Book.
2 15.2 Letter Ee
  1. Differentiate between one-syllable and two-syllable words.
  2. Formulate text-to-text connections.
  3. Identify the middle phoneme in words.
  4. Use an illustration to tell about events in the order in which they occurred.
3 15.3 Letter Ee
  1. Differentiate between one-syllable and two-syllable words.
  2. Use vocabulary words to compare and contrast characters’ experiences in a story.
  3. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the Decodable Book.
4 15.4 Letter Ee
  1. Differentiate between one-syllable and two-syllable words.
  2. Formulate text-to-text connections.
  3. Use an illustration to tell about events in the order in which they occurred.
5 15.5 Letter Ee
  1. Formulate the /e/ sound using proper mouth formation.
  2. Recall and tell a story using the five-finger retell strategy.
  3. Demonstrate the ability to read the Decodable Book with fluency.
  4. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Ee.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Vocabulary Words
Letter Ee
ear spelling
syllables
text connections
order of events
middle sound
illustration
fluency
story retell
 red
no
my
 lazy
knight
trade
protect

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title
1 15.1 Letter Ee 9 Handwriting
4 15.4 Letter Ee 9 Writing

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 15.1 Letter Ee The short e vowel sound is similar to the short a sound. Spend extra time with your learner practicing this sound. Be sure to follow the directions and use a mirror and the Vowel Valley to help your learner correctly produce this sound.
2 15.2 Letter Ee Students will learn about text-to-text connections today. Reinforce this topic by comparing characters, settings, plots, and messages in your learner’s favorite books or movies. Discuss with your learner the connections they can make with the two module stories to help solidify this skill this week.
3 15.3 Letter Ee Before listening to the Module Story, tell your learner to listen for the similarities and differences between the stories. On the vocabulary page, students will learn how to make text-to-text connections by comparing the two stories. Offer your learner support when completing the Venn diagram interactive at the bottom of the vocabulary page.
4 15.4 Letter Ee Many interactive activities in this lesson allow students to practice what they are learning. Provide support as your learner completes the interactives and watch for understanding. If your learner becomes frustrated or answers most questions incorrectly, review the skills with them and have your child try the interactive again.
5 15.5 Letter Ee Students will have a short review video before demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and skills learned this week. Guide your learner through the self-check interactive activities but refrain from providing answers. Your learner’s teacher will use these assessments to understand how well your child is learning.

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
15.1 Letter Ee
  1. Can you identify the letter Ee and make the letter sound?
15.2 Letter Ee
  1. How do you count syllables?
15.3 Letter Ee
  1. How do you make connections between texts?
15.4 Letter Ee
  1. How do you illustrate an idea?

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 Eggday Joyce Dunbar 450L
2 But No Elephants Jerry Smath
3 The Little Engine that Could Wally Piper 630L
4 An Extraordinary Egg Leo Lionni 620L

Module Outing:

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

# Outing
1 Contact a local farm that keeps chickens. Bring your student to the farm so that they can see the way farmers take care of chickens and eggs.