Module 35 Voting-Language Arts 3B - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will recognize words with the kn, wr, or gn spelling pattern. Students will learn new vocabulary words and definitions. Students will define sequence. They will identify the parts of a persuasive paragraph. They will write a persuasive paragraph. They will learn about compound sentences.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	35.1 - Voting	independent reading book pen or pencil
2	35.2 - Voting	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils
3	35.3 - Voting	independent reading book pen or pencil
4	35.4 - Voting	independent reading book pen or pencil
5	35.5 - Voting	independent reading book pen or pencil

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	35.1 - Voting	Recognize words with the <i>kn</i>, <i>wr</i>, and <i>gn</i> spelling pattern. Read vocabulary words and definitions. Define sequence. Identify the parts of a persuasive paragraph. Write a descriptive paragraph. Define compound sentences.
2	35.2 - Voting	Spell spelling words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Set a purpose for reading “The Voting Process.” Identify compound sentences. Prewrite for a persuasive paragraph. Write a paragraph in cursive.
3	35.3 - Voting	Build spelling words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Identify compound sentences. Write a rough draft of a persuasive paragraph. Apply rate, expression, and intonation when reading aloud.
4	35.4 - Voting	Spell spelling words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Demonstrate comprehension after reading. Identify and write compound sentences. Revise and edit a persuasive paragraph. Write a paragraph in cursive.
5	35.5 - Voting	Spell spelling words. Apply vocabulary words to your own writing. Sequence events from “The Voting Process.” Edit writing for errors. Publish a persuasive paragraph. Demonstrate comprehension after independent reading.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
silent letters sequence compound sentences persuasive journal entry cursive handwriting voting fluency revise edit publish independent reading	know known knife knock knee knot knit knight wrong wrinkle wrap wrist wrote wreck wring write wristwatch gnat sign gnaw	reveal ballot candidate vote election legal

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	35.1 - Voting	7	Journal Entry
2	35.2 - Voting	2	Spelling
2	35.2 - Voting	6	Writing
2	35.2 - Voting	7	Handwriting
3	35.3 - Voting	3	Vocabulary
4	35.4 - Voting	2	Spelling
4	35.4 - Voting	6	Writing
4	35.4 - Voting	7	Handwriting
5	35.5 - Voting	2	Spelling
5	35.5 - Voting	6	Writing
5	35.5 - Voting	7	Independent Reading

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
35.1 - Voting	Which letter is silent in the kn, wr, or gn letter combinations? What words do you know have these letter combinations? What is a simple sentence? What is a compound sentence? What is persuasive writing?
35.2 - Voting	Which letter is silent in the kn, wr, or gn letter combinations? What words do you know have these letter combinations? What is a simple sentence? What is a compound sentence? What is persuasive writing?
35.3 - Voting	Which letter is silent in the kn, wr, or gn letter combinations? What words do you know have these letter combinations? What is a simple sentence? What is a compound sentence? What is persuasive writing?
35.4 - Voting	Which letter is silent in the kn, wr, or gn letter combinations? What words do you know have these letter combinations? What is a simple sentence? What is a compound sentence? What is persuasive writing?
35.5 - Voting	Which letter is silent in the kn, wr, or gn letter combinations? What words do you know have these letter combinations? What is a simple sentence? What is a compound sentence? What is persuasive writing?

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
35.1 - Voting	Voting Spelling Words	Which letter is silent in the kn, wr, or gn letter combinations? What words do you know have these letter combinations?
35.1 - Voting	Voting-Sequence	What is sequencing?

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	Lillian's Right to Vote: A Celebration of the Voting Rights Act of 1965	Jonah Winter	AD1030L
2	What's the Big Deal About Elections	Ruby Shamir	NC1030L
3	Around America to Win the Vote: Two Suffragists, a Kitten, and 10,000 Miles	Mara Rockliff
4	V Is for Voting	Kate Farrell
5	Voting	Sarah De Capua	920L

Module Outing:

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

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