Module 7-Finding Answers-Language Arts 5B - Course Guide
Module Overview:
In this unit, students will learn how to find answers to specific questions, using both print sources (books and magazines) and digital sources (the Internet). They will learn how to decide which sources to use as they try to answer certain types of questions. They will learn about homophones and how to spell common homophones correctly.
Module Materials:
Lesson # | Lesson Title | Material(s) |
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1 | Sources of Information | highlighters (multiple colors); |
2 | Using Information | None |
3 | Homophones | None |
4 | Spelling Homophones | None |
Module Objectives:
Lesson # | Lesson Title | Objective(s) |
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1 | Sources of Information |
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2 | Using Information |
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3 | Homophones |
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4 | Spelling Homophones |
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Module Key Words:
Key Words |
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source digital index search engine homophone |
Module Assignments:
Lesson # | Lesson Title | Page # | Assignment Title |
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2 | Using Information | 7 | A Digital Treasure Hunt Assignment |
Learning Coach Notes:
None
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 |
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Sources of Information |
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Using Information |
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Homophones |
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Spelling Homophones |
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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 |
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Sources of Information | Time Warp Trio-The Not So Jolly Roger |
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Sources of Information | Parts of a Book |
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Sources of Information | Selecting Appropriate Websites |
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Using Information | The Not so Jolly Roger |
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Homophones | Pendomonium |
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Spelling Homophones | Homophone Heartburn |
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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 |
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1 | Dear Deer: A Book of Homophones | Gene Barretta |
Module Outing:
Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.
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