Module 27: R-controlled ar- Language Arts 1 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners will read and build words with the r-controlled ar pattern, practice fluency in decodable texts, and use context clues to understand new vocabulary. They will explore story elements, poetry, and drama, while also learning how adverbs and words that show feelings add meaning. In writing, learners will use possessive nouns, answer a research question, and create sentences and drawings to share ideas.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	27.1 R-controlled ar	Sound Notebook scissors glue Words of the Week Notebook Spelling Notebook Journal Notebook modeling clay red crayon highlighter (assorted colors)
2	27.2 R-controlled ar	Spelling Notebook Journal Notebook highlighter (assorted colors)
3	27.3 R-controlled ar	Spelling Notebook Handwriting Notebook Journal Notebook note cards highlighter (assorted colors)
4	27.4 R-controlled ar	Spelling Notebook Journal Notebook note cards
5	27.5 R-controlled ar	Spelling Notebook Journal Notebook

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	27.1 R-controlled ar	Construct words by blending three or four sounds to make an r-controlled ar word. Identify r-controlled ar and tell the sound. Use context clues to determine the meaning of vocabulary words. Recognize that adverbs describe how or when a verb happens. Recognize how words with feelings help with text comprehension.
2	27.2 R-controlled ar	Name the middle phoneme or vowel sound in an r-controlled /ar/ word. Recognize and read words containing r-controlled ar. Identify words that suggest feelings in a text. Use singular possessive nouns.
3	27.3 R-controlled ar	Construct a word by adding a sound to the end of a sound part. Draw pictures and write sentences about the characters, setting, and their favorite part of a story. Identify rhyme, rhythm, repetition, and alliteration in a poem. Construct a research question and investigate an answer to the question.
4	27.4 R-controlled ar	Modify a word by substituting a sound at the end of a word, making a new word. Recognize, decode, and read r-controlled ar words with accuracy and fluency. Distinguish between singular and plural possessive nouns. Identify the characteristics of a drama.
5	27.5 R-controlled ar	Identify a rhyming word with r-controlled ar. Read and show comprehension of decodable sentences containing r-controlled ar words. Demonstrate the ability to independently read the decodable book with fluency.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Words of the Week	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
r-controlled vowel: ar heart words flash words connections feelings senses vowels decoding singular possessive nouns characters setting rhyme alliteration poetry research question r-controlled vowel: ar; decode modify substitute drama cite sources rhyming words	wash off buy today in	car apart star arm farm park globe here light float	grateful belongs cranky dainty pretend

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	27.1 R-controlled ar	In this lesson, students will be introduced to a new sound, the r-controlled vowel /ar/. Students will practice listening for and identifying the /ar/ sound in words. You can extend this practice by saying words aloud to your learner and having them say if they hear the /ar/ sound in the word. Students will also practice identifying the ar grapheme in words. You can also write words on note cards and ask your learners to tell if they see the grapheme ar. Students will also be introduced to their module spelling words, Words of the Week, and vocabulary words. Review and practice these with your learner throughout the week by reading, writing, and using these words in everyday conversations.
2	27.2 R-controlled ar	In today’s lesson, students will continue learning about the r-controlled vowel /ar/. Students will listen for the middle vowel sound in words. To continue practicing this skill, you can say one-syllable words aloud to your learner and ask them to identify the middle vowel sound. Use a mix of words that contain the middle /ar/ vowel sound along with other vowel sounds such as /a/, /long a/, or other r-controlled vowel sounds like /or/ or /er/. That can help your learner distinguish between the r-controlled /ar/ and other vowel sounds that are similar. Students will also learn how authors use words and phrases to express feelings and encourage readers to use their senses when comprehending text. A great way to practice this is by reading different texts with your learner and pointing out when such words or phrases are used.
3	27.3 R-controlled ar	In this lesson, students will practice adding an end sound to a sound part or word to create a new word. You can continue practicing this with your learner by saying a sound part aloud such as /spla/ and asking your learner to add an end sound, like /t/. Ask them what the new word is, /splat/. Point out Words of the Week and vocabulary words as you read aloud with your learner this week.
4	27.4 R-controlled ar	In this lesson, students will practice substituting end sounds in words to make new words. Continue practicing this skill with your learner by saying a word aloud and asking them to substitute the ending sound with a new one. For example, say the word chart and ask your learner to change the /t/ to /m/. Then, ask them to say the new word, charm. Students will also practice reading words with the r-controlled vowel ar. You can practice reading ar words with your learner. Write words on note cards or paper. Have your child use their decoding skills to read the words.
5	27.5 R-controlled ar	Today’s lesson will be a review of skills learned in the module this week. Students will practice rhyming words with the /ar/ sound. You can practice this by giving your learner a word with the /ar/ sound like charge. Then, ask them to think of a word that rhymes, like large. Students will also practice reading decodable sentences with ar words. You can write additional decodable sentences on paper and have your learner read the sentence. Check their comprehension of the sentence by asking them to draw a picture to go with the sentence. You can also practice identifying descriptive language in books you are reading with your learner. Look for words or phrases that show feelings or appeal to the five senses. Discuss why and how these words or phrases are descriptive.

Guiding Questions
Suggested Books

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 R-controlled ar	What sound does /ar/ make?
27.2 R-controlled ar	What are words that show feelings?
27.3 R-controlled ar	What does it mean to research something?
27.4 R-controlled ar	How do you decode words?
27.5 R-controlled ar	What are the components of a story retell?

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	If I Built a Car	Chirs Van Deusen
2	Ox-Cart Man	Donald Hall	AD1130L
3	How to Catch a Star	Oliver Jeffers	AD480L
4	Mrs. Wishy-Washy's Farm	Joy Cowley

Module Outing:

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

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