Module 4: Fables-Language Arts 3 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

Learners will apply the VCe pattern to read and spell two- and three-syllable words, use context clues to define vocabulary, analyze fables to understand characters, setting, plot, and moral, make inferences about morals, cite text evidence, and compare two versions of a fable for similarities and differences. They will plan, draft, revise, and publish a fable, use a graphic organizer, combine simple sentences into compound sentences, and analyze editing choices to improve their writing. Learners will also demonstrate proper cursive formation of lowercase j and p and read grade-level text fluently.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	4.1 Fables	timer Language Arts Notebook highlighters (assorted colors)
2	4.2 Fables	Language Arts Notebook;
3	4.3 Fables	timer Language Arts Notebook
4	4.4 Fables	Language Arts Notebook;
5	4.5 Fables	Language Arts Notebook;

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	4.1 Fables	Apply the VCe pattern in two- and three-syllable words. Use context clues to define vocabulary words. Define a fable and identify the key characteristics that make a story a fable. Use a graphic organizer to plan a fable.
2	4.2 Fables	Cite text evidence to answer comprehension questions about a fable. Construct compound sentences from simple sentences. Construct a rough draft of a fable. Demonstrate proper letter formation of the lowercase cursive letters j and p.
3	4.3 Fables	Apply VCe phonics pattern to spell two- and three-syllable words. Distinguish shades of meaning among vocabulary words. Use inferences to answer comprehension questions about morals. Revise a fable.
4	4.4 Fables	Apply VCe phonics pattern to spell two- and three-syllable words. Analyze a fable to determine the moral it teaches and understand the characters, setting, and plot. Analyze and explain editing choices to improve writing. Demonstrate proper letter formation of the lowercase cursive letters j and p.
5	4.5 Fables	Compare two versions of a fable and explain similarities and differences in characters, setting, plot, and moral. Revise a paragraph by identifying and combining simple sentences into compound sentences. Create a published version of a fable. Demonstrate fluency with grade-level text.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Words of the Week	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
context clues fluency graphic organizer VCe moral fable compound sentence conjunction rough draft fables compound sentences theme inference revise edit publish	bring clean full keep shall	beside escape complete donate explode hesitate mistake operate relocate Invite reptile	cupboard gnaw peace fine cellar trap

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	4.1 Fables	This lesson is all about fables! Students will have exposure to fables in the fluency reading passage, the Module Story, and the writing section. Before beginning this lesson, assess your learner’s understanding by discussing fables they may be familiar with. Depending on interest, you and your learner can read additional fables this week to add more depth to their learning. These can be found online or at the library.
2	4.2 Fables	Students will practice answering questions about fables using best practices. To do this, students will read a summary of a fable. Next, students will use their comprehension skills and instruction on answering questions to use complete sentences, restate the question, and cite evidence. To extend their learning, practice asking your learner questions and having them respond by restating the question.
3	4.3 Fables	Students will spend time today building their spelling words by dragging the letters into the correct order. If your learner struggles with this activity, spend additional time reviewing the VCe syllable by reviewing previous spelling page lessons in this module, or use hands-on activities to practice the words. You can create a Word Builder Game for your learner by writing the letters on paper squares and asking them to build the word you say. You can work at their level by providing some of the letters and having them fill in the rest. Reinforce the syllable types heard in each word to help your learner understand the spelling.
4	4.4 Fables	Students will use what they have learned this week to complete online interactives and a worksheet. As your learner reads a fable and then answers questions, encourage them to go back to the fable to find the answer or to cite evidence the supports the answer. This practice will help to reinforce what students have been learning. You can also recommend a repeated reading of the fable, which will increase their comprehension of the story. Have your learner read the fable to you, and then read it to your learner. You can compare how you read expressively and discuss what you think of the fable’s lesson.
5	4.5 Fables	Students will have numerous opportunities to demonstrate what they have learned throughout the week. Students will use their Language Arts Notebook to compare the Module Story with another version of the story they find at a library or online. It may be helpful to locate another version of the well-known fable of the Country Mouse and the City Mouse in advance. Be sure to include your learner in the process of locating another version so that they understand how to find outside resources.

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 Fables	What are the characteristics of a fable?
4.2 Fables	What is a compound sentence?
4.3 Fables	How do coordinating conjunctions help create compound sentences?
4.4 Fables	What do you review when editing your writing?
4.5 Fables	What is the moral of a story?

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	Fable	Arnold Lobel
2	The Silly Chicken	Idries Shah

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	Learners could visit a local children’s theater or puppet show to watch a performance based on a fable or fairy tale, allowing them to see characters, plot, and morals come to life. A storytime at a library focused on fables, folk tales, or animal stories would let learners hear multiple versions of classic tales and discuss the lessons they teach.