Module 13: The Letter Rr- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners will explore the letter Rr by identifying its sound, forming it correctly, and using their knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words in the Decodable Book. They will also develop fluency and word recognition by practicing high-frequency words such as ran, play, and help. Learners will strengthen phonological awareness by identifying the number of syllables in words and blending letter sounds to read new ones. Vocabulary development continues through the review of familiar words and building background knowledge to support comprehension. In reading and writing, learners will be introduced to persuasive texts, identifying what the author wants the reader to think or do. They will express their own opinions through a persuasive drawing and explanation, applying both creative and language skills. By the end of the module, learners will confidently engage with a variety of texts and practice key literacy skills with increasing independence.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 13.1 Letter Rr a small mirror
colored paper squares
highlighter (assorted colors)
scissors
glue
Sound Notebook
Words of the Week Notebook
2 13.2 Letter Rr bin
bag of rice
ribbon
rocks
rubber bands
ruler
3 13.3 Letter Rr colored masking tape
watercolor paints
paintbrush
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
4 13.4 Letter Rr 3 note cards or 3 squares of paper;
5 13.5 Letter Rr a small mirror
scissors
glue

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 13.1 Letter Rr
  1. Identify the letter Rr and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Rr.
  3. Identify the meaning of review vocabulary words.
  4. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the Decodable Book.
2 13.2 Letter Rr
  1. Identify the number of syllables in a word.
  2. Recognize high-frequency words ran, play, and help.
  3. Use background knowledge to deepen text comprehension.
  4. Recognize characteristics of persuasive text and state what the author is trying to persuade the reader to think or do.
3 13.3 Letter Rr
  1. Identify the number of syllables in a word.
  2. Identify the meaning of review vocabulary words.
  3. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the Decodable Book.
4 13.4 Letter Rr
  1. Identify the number of syllables in a word.
  2. Use background knowledge to understand persuasive texts.
  3. Identify letter sounds and blend them together to make a word.
  4. Create a persuasive drawing and written explanation.
5 13.5 Letter Rr
  1. Formulate the /r/ sound using proper mouth formation.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to read the Decodable Book with fluency.
  3. Create a sort of items.
  4. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Rr.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week
letter Rr
syllables
background knowledge
sorting
persuasive text
blending
story retell
fluency
 ran
play
help

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title
1 13.1 Letter Rr 9 Handwriting
4 13.4 Letter Rr 9 Writing
5 13.5 Letter Rr 9 Vocabulary

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 13.1 Letter Rr Students will learn the letter Rr this week. Pay close attention to mouth formation and tongue placement when helping your learner produce the correct phoneme. The colored paper squares will be used to show the phonemes in the new words of the week. After listening to the Module Story, help your learner make a connection by using items at home to dress up for the job he or she would like one day.
2 13.2 Letter Rr You will need materials for the first activity. Gather an empty bin or bowl, a bag of rice, and items that begin with the /r/ sound. These materials will help your learner create a sensory bin to use. If you would like to dye the rice to make it more fun, you can put one cup of rice in a zippered plastic bag with one teaspoon of vinegar and liquid food coloring. Shake the bag to evenly color the rice. You can make seven different colors of rice for the sensory bin.
3 13.3 Letter Rr Pay close attention to how your learner produces the /r/ sound. Discuss the mouth formation and tongue position to ensure correct pronunciation. Use the Make the Sound video to help with this. Encourage your learner to use a mirror to see his or her mouth when producing the sound. As your learner practices counting syllables, remind your child to place a hand under the chin to feel the drop. Each time the chin drops, count one syllable.
4 13.4 Letter Rr Allow your learner to complete the interactive practice activities as independently as possible. As your child thinks of a persuasive writing idea, provide prompts and guidance to help them choose a topic. Think back to things your learner has asked for recently and remind them of these ideas.
5 13.5 Letter Rr Your learner will show what they learned this week. Guide your child through this lesson but refrain from providing answers. Your learner’s teacher will use this lesson to understand how well your child is learning.

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
13.1 Letter Rr
  1. Can you identify the letter Rr and make the letter sound?
13.2 Letter Rr
  1. How do you count syllables?
13.3 Letter Rr
  1. How can background knowledge help you understand a text?
13.4 Letter Rr
  1. How do you blend words?

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 Red Riding Hood James Marshall 520L
2 A Rainbow of my Own Don Freeman 520L
3 The Rainbow Fish Marcus Pfister AD610L
4 My Friend Rabbit Eric Rohmann 350L
5 Rumpelstiltskin Paul Galdone

Module Outing:

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

# Outing
1 Picking from a Rainbow: Go to a grocery store with your learner and challenge them to find fruits and vegetables that represent each color in a rainbow. Make a rainbow snack tray to share.