Module 6: Twisty Tales-Language Arts 2 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

This module integrates foundational literacy skills with narrative writing and visual analysis. Learners begin by reviewing previously taught syllable types, phonics patterns, and high-frequency words from Modules 1–5, while also practicing the correct formation of the letters p, q, and r. They develop vocabulary and reference skills by listing words in alphabetical order, using a digital dictionary, and applying context clues or shades of meaning to determine word choice. In grammar, learners identify, classify, and use pronouns, eventually revising sentences to incorporate them correctly. Reading comprehension focuses on how illustrations support characters, setting, and plot, requiring learners to recall details and cite specific evidence from the images. Finally, learners apply these skills to construct and publish a narrative text that utilizes temporal words to establish a clear sequence of events while maintaining grade-level reading fluency.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 6.1 Twisty Tales None
2 6.2 Twisty Tales modeling clay
Writing Notebook
Handwriting Notebook
3 6.3 Twisty Tales note cards or pieces of paper;
4 6.4 Twisty Tales shaving cream (optional)
tray (optional)
watercolor paint (optional)
paintbrush (optional)
highlighters (assorted colors)
Handwriting Notebook
5 6.5 Twisty Tales None

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 6.1 Twisty Tales
  1. Identify syllable types and phonics patterns previously taught.
  2. Identify and read high-frequency words from Modules 1-5.
  3. List words in alphabetical order.
  4. Use a digital dictionary to find vocabulary words.
2 6.2 Twisty Tales
  1. Identify how illustrations support characters, setting, and plot.
  2. Classify pronouns.
  3. Construct a rough draft of a narrative text using temporal words.
  4. Demonstrate the correct formation of letters: Pp, Qq, Rr.
3 6.3 Twisty Tales
  1. Demonstrate fluency when reading a grade-level text.
  2. Distinguish shades of meaning in vocabulary words.
  3. Recognize how illustrations help to support characters, setting, and plot.
  4. Identify pronouns.
4 6.4 Twisty Tales
  1. Use context clues to determine the missing word in a sentence.
  2. Recall how illustrations support characters, setting, and plot.
  3. Use pronouns.
  4. Demonstrate the correct formation of letters: Pp, Qq, Rr.
5 6.5 Twisty Tales
  1. Demonstrate fluency when reading a grade-level text.
  2. Cite evidence from illustrations to support characters, setting, plot.
  3. Revise sentences to use pronouns.
  4. Create a published narrative text using temporal words.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Vocabulary Words
context clues
fluency
graphic organizer
illustrations
closed syllables
blends
pronouns
temporal words
rough draft
revise
edit
publish
 its
sit
us
these
those
us
which
wish
much
five
gave
made
off
tell
will
 manners
amaze
grumpy
amuse
investigate
sudden
peeking
search
curious
cooperate
general
gather
discover
volunteer
connection
routine
squeak
lively
annoying
detail
department
effect
season
volunteer
horrible

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 6.1 Twisty Tales Students are reviewing this week. Today, they will review closed syllable words with blends and short vowel sounds, such as flag, chest, and pond, where a consonant closes the vowel to keep it short. To practice, say a word like trap or swim and have your child tap or finger stretch the sounds. Ask them to find blends like tr in trap or sw in swim. Students are also learning about pronouns, both singular (he, she, it) and plural (they, we, them), and how they replace nouns in sentences. At home, you can support your learner with a simple game: take turns saying a sentence, and have your child identify the pronoun or make a new one using a different pronoun. This week, students will also begin writing a twisty tale, a short creative story that uses temporal words like first, next, and finally to show the order of events. Point out these words in stories you read together and talk about how they signal sequence.
2 6.2 Twisty Tales In today’s lesson, students are learning that the letter s can make more than one sound. Sometimes, it sounds like /s/, as in cats, and other times it sounds like /z/, as in dogs. To practice, write some words with an s and have your learner read the word aloud and say what sound the s is making, /s/ or /z/. Students are also reviewing WOW words and vocabulary words. Have your learner practice reading the WOW words throughout the week. Review the meanings of vocabulary words or practice using them in sentences with your learner. During reading, students will focus on how illustrations give clues about the characters, setting, and plot. While reading aloud with your learner, stop and observe the pictures together. Have your learner tell what story clues the pictures give them.
3 6.3 Twisty Tales This week, students are reviewing important skills they’ve learned so far this semester. In this lesson, they will review digraphs, which are two letters that make one sound, like sh, ch, or th. You can support your learner by saying a word with a digraph aloud and asking your learner to identify the digraph sound. In this lesson, students will practice comparing vocabulary words that have similar meanings. You can practice this skill with your learner by saying a word such as happy and asking your learner to think of a word with a similar meaning like joyful. Students will also review pronouns, which are words like he, she, or they that take the place of nouns. Point out pronouns when reading aloud with your learner. Talk about what noun the pronoun is replacing and if it is singular or plural.
4 6.4 Twisty Tales This week, students are reviewing important foundational skills in reading and writing. They are practicing VCe (vowel-consonant-e) words in which the vowels are long vowel sounds. They are also reviewing WOW words they have learned in previous modules. They are also focusing on pronouns, both singular and plural. To help support this skill, give your learner a pronoun and ask them to craft a sentence using the pronoun. To support comprehension skills, students are learning how to use illustrations in stories to better understand the plot, characters, and setting. As you read with your learner this week, discuss the pictures in the books to explore what they tell about the story.
5 6.5 Twisty Tales In this lesson, students continue to review skills and concepts they have learned in the past few modules. Today, students will review the FLOSS(Z) spelling rule, when you double the final consonant f, l, s, or z in one-syllable words with short vowels. Practice spelling these words with your learner. Say a word like spill, jazz, or bass. Ask them to describe the vowel sound and tell which consonant should be doubled. Students will also practice analyzing illustrations to deepen comprehension and storytelling. To support your learner at home, ask them questions about the characters, setting, or plot based on the pictures in books. Ask your learner to provide evidence from the pictures to support their answer.

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
6.1 Twisty Tales
  1. How do you use a dictionary?
6.2 Twisty Tales
  1. How do illustrations help you better understand a story?
6.3 Twisty Tales
  1. What is a twisty tale?
6.4 Twisty Tales
  1. What are pronouns?
6.5 Twisty Tales
  1. How do you use a rubric?

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 Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig Eugene Trivizas
2 The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Jon Scieszka
3 The True Story of Little Red Riding Hood Agnese Baruzzi
4 Seriously, Cinderella Is So Annoying!: The Story of Cinderella As Told by The Wicked Stepmother Trisha Speed Shaskan
5 Believe Me, Goldilocks Rocks!: The Story of the Three Bears as Told by Baby Bear Nancy Loewen

Module Outing:

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

# Outing