Module 5: Myths-Language Arts 3 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners apply phonics rules and spelling generalizations to read and spell two- and three-syllable words and use context clues and definitions to understand vocabulary. They identify real-life connections for words and distinguish between common and proper nouns. Learners analyze myths to observe and interpret character traits and plan their writing using graphic organizers. They construct complex sentences, draft and revise character descriptions using checklists, and apply editing strategies to improve their writing. Learners demonstrate proper letter formation of lowercase cursive letters u and w and create a published version of their character description, recording themselves presenting it.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 5.1 Myths timer
Language Arts Notebook
highlighters (assorted colors)
2 5.2 Myths Language Arts Notebook;
3 5.3 Myths timer
Language Arts Notebook
4 5.4 Myths Language Arts Notebook;
5 5.5 Myths Language Arts Notebook;

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 5.1 Myths
  1. Apply phonics rules to read two- and three-syllable words.
  2. Use context clues to define vocabulary words.
  3. Make observations of character traits in a myth.
  4. Use a graphic organizer to plan character description writing.
2 5.2 Myths
  1. Develop real-life connections between words and their use.
  2. Distinguish common nouns from proper nouns.
  3. Construct a rough draft of a character description.
  4. Demonstrate proper letter formation of lowercase cursive letters u and w.
3 5.3 Myths
  1. Interpret the traits of the main character in a myth.
  2. Distinguish common and proper nouns.
  3. Construct complex sentences.
  4. Revise a character description using a checklist.
4 5.4 Myths
  1. Apply phonics rules to two- and three-syllable words correctly.
  2. Identify the conjunction that creates a complex sentence.
  3. Analyze and explain editing choices to improve a character description.
  4. Demonstrate proper letter formation of lowercase cursive letters u and w.
5 5.5 Myths
  1. Use spelling generalizations to spell words with two or three syllables correctly.
  2. Use a definition to identify vocabulary words and match them to their meaning.
  3. Revise a paragraph for complex sentences and common and proper nouns.
  4. Create a published version of your character description and record yourself presenting it.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
myth
character trait
common noun
proper noun
complex sentence
dependent clause
independent clause
subordinating conjunction
character description
 kind
light
myself
try
 crystal
discover
history
monster
parade
rescue
telescope
tornado
crater
spider
lemonade
remember
 treasure
wealthy
satisfy
astonished
frenzy
dispair

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 5.1 Myths Students will be introduced to new skills and concepts this week. As your learner reads the Module Story and learns about myths, extend their learning and understanding by exploring other grade-appropriate myths. After learning the characteristics of a myth, practice finding those characteristics in the additional myths you read together.
2 5.2 Myths Students will apply the concepts and skills they are learning this week to practice these new skills. Your learner will use their Language Arts Notebook to reinforce WOW words and vocabulary words. Students will read another myth to practice identifying the characteristics of this kind of story and finding the theme. To prepare your learner to read the myth, ask questions to activate their background knowledge about the Greek gods of myth. For example, “Have you heard about the mythical Greek gods, such as the god of the sea and the god of the sun? How do they often act in myths?” If your learner asks to review this information, together look for an appropriate library book to learn about Greek myths. A children’s librarian can suggest resources.
3 5.3 Myths Students will use their creativity and critical thinking skills to practice new skills and build independence by applying their understanding. Your learner will explore character traits and learn about major and minor characters. Provide additional practice with this concept by naming familiar stories and having your learner identify major characters and minor characters.
4 5.4 Myths Students will actively practice the skills learned this week. They will use context clues to choose the vocabulary skills that fit in each sentence to complete a cloze passage. If your learner struggles with this activity, encourage them to think about the meaning of each missing word. Can they think of a word that would fit in the blank, even if it is not a vocabulary word? Is that word a synonym for any of the vocabulary words? Using these questions can help your learner use what they know to recall their vocabulary words.
5 5.5 Myths Students will show what they know about the skills and concepts they have learned this week. Encourage your learner to complete the interactives independently, but provide support as needed. To help extend your learner’s understanding of and interest in myths, ask them if they can think of an idea for a myth they could write. For example, you could prompt them to think of a way they could use a myth to explain something in the natural world, such as why rivers flow to the sea or why snowflakes have crystal shapes.

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
5.1 Myths
  1. What are the characteristics of a myth?
5.2 Myths
  1. What is a character trait?
5.3 Myths
  1. Can you tell the difference between a common and proper noun?
5.4 Myths
  1. What makes up a complex sentence?
5.5 Myths
  1. What is the purpose of a subordinating conjunction in a complex sentence?

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 Greek Myths for Young Children Marcia Williams
2 Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Rick Riordan

Module Outing:

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

# Outing