Module 4: The Letter Ff-Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners will focus on the letter Ff, practicing how to say the /f/ sound with correct mouth formation and how to write the letter using fine motor skills. They will listen for beginning sounds, especially in nonsense words that begin with /f/, to strengthen phonemic awareness. Learners will also be introduced to high-frequency words like "for" and "find", and practice identifying characters in a story to build comprehension. Finally, they will learn how to use a period to correctly end a sentence, reinforcing basic sentence structure.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	4.1 Letter Ff	a small mirror scissors glue crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors) highlighter (assorted colors) Sound Notebook Words of the Week Notebook
2	4.2 Letter Ff	construction paper scissors
3	4.3 Letter Ff	Handwriting Notebook scrap paper a small mirror
4	4.4 Letter Ff	Writing Notebook flashlight
5	4.5 Letter Ff	Writing Notebook Handwriting Notebook a small mirror

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	4.1 Letter Ff	Identify letter Ff and tell the letter sound. Demonstrate fine motor skills and write the letter Ff. Recognize high-frequency words "for" and "find."
2	4.2 Letter Ff	Identify the beginning sounds in nonsense words. Identify the characters in a story. Identify and demonstrate the correct use of a period to end a sentence.
3	4.3 Letter Ff	Identify nonsense words that begin with the /f/ phoneme. Identify the characters in a story. Demonstrate fine motor skills and write the letter Ff.
4	4.4 Letter Ff	Identify the beginning sounds in nonsense words. Identify and demonstrate the correct use of a period to end a sentence.
5	4.5 Letter Ff	Formulate the /f/ sound using proper mouth formation. Identify the beginning sounds in nonsense words. Demonstrate fine motor skills and write the letter Ff.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Words of the Week	Vocabulary Words
letter Ff nonsense words story characters period beginning sound	for find	firefly flipper country silky

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	4.1 Letter Ff	7	Handwriting
4	4.4 Letter Ff	3	Phonics

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	4.1 Letter Ff	Reinforce the new letter of the week with your learner during different times throughout the day. Hold up or point to an object and ask your child if it begins with the /f/ sound. Vocabulary words are introduced for the first time this week. Use these words as often as you can and encourage your learner to do the same. Help your child make connections with the vocabulary words to enhance understanding. If your child has used swimming flippers, remind them to recall what they felt like. Compare where you live to the country. Is it similar or different? Have your learner touch something that is silky. Show your child a video about fireflies or help them remember a time when they saw them at night in the summer.
2	4.2 Letter Ff	Say two words and have your learner tell you the word that begins with the /f/ phoneme. Continue to use the four new vocabulary words throughout the day to reinforce the meaning of these new words. Discuss story characters in your learner’s favorite movie or book. Ask what they like about the character. As you read to your child, point out the periods at the end of sentences. Ask your child to find a period on each page as you read.
3	4.3 Letter Ff	Continue to reinforce language arts learning by asking your learner for a word that starts with /f/. If your child struggles, say two words and have your child choose the word that begins with /f/. Use nonsense words as a way for your learner to listen to and identify sounds. Say a nonsense word that begins with /f/ and then ask the child to give you one. Practice using the Words of the Week and vocabulary in daily activities. Discuss story characters and have your learner describe what kind of character he or she likes the most. As your child practices handwriting, provide encouragement. Working fine motor muscles can be a challenging task.
4	4.4 Letter Ff	Continue to reinforce the skills your learner is developing this week. Work together to think of as many words as you can that begin with the /f/ phoneme. Practice writing the letter Ff using multiple colors of crayons. Continue to discuss story characters in books and movies. After reading a book together, go on a hunt for the periods at the end of the sentences. Ask your learner to point out each one! Use the vocabulary words throughout the day to help your learner make connections with the words.
5	4.5 Letter Ff	Your learner will apply what they have learned this week in this lesson. Provide direction and assistance as necessary, but use this lesson primarily to check your child’s understanding of this week’s skills and concepts. Your learner will review the letter Ff, beginning sounds, heart words, vocabulary words, and comprehension skills. Encourage your child to take time drawing their story with characters that begin with the letter Ff. Check their understanding as the story is described. Label the story characters your child drew with words that begin with the letter Ff.

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
4.1 Letter Ff	Can you identify the letter Ff and make the letter sound?
4.2 Letter Ff	How do you identify beginning sounds with nonsense words?
4.3 Letter Ff	What are the characters in a story?
4.4 Letter Ff	How do you use a period?

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 Farm Alphabet Book	Jane Miller	470L
2	One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish	Dr. Seuss	270L
3	Firefighters A to Z	Chris L. Demarest	370L
4	Fish is Fish	Leo Lionni	690L
5	Too Many Frogs	Sandy Asher	500L

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	Visit a local aquarium or a pet store to look at the different kinds of fish. Discuss the characteristics of fish as your student observes them. Another option is to visit a farm and have your student observe the different animals on a farm.