Module 22: The Letter Jj- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn to recognize the letter Jj, say its sound, and practice writing it correctly. They will build phonics skills by creating new words through sound deletion and practicing spelling short i CVC words. Students will expand their vocabulary, recognize the high-frequency words jump, want, and too, and explore the meanings of the prefixes un-, re-, and pre-. In reading, they will learn to identify steps in a sequence of informational text and practice retelling stories using the five-finger retell strategy. Students will also begin developing research skills by identifying a clear purpose for inquiry.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 22.1 Letter Jj a small mirror
colored squares
scissors
glue
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
2 22.2 Letter Jj None
3 22.3 Letter Jj jump rope;
4 22.4 Letter Jj jellybeans or dry cereal (optional)
scissors
5 22.5 Letter Jj a small mirror;

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 22.1 Letter Jj
  1. Identify the letter Jj and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Jj.
  3. Recognize high-frequency words jump, want, and too.
  4. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  5. Identify and practice spelling words.
2 22.2 Letter Jj
  1. Recognize the high-frequency words jump, want, and too.
  2. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of the meaning of prefixes un-, re-, and pre-.
  3. Identify a clear purpose for research or inquiry.
  4. Identify steps in a sequence of informational text.
3 22.3 Letter Jj
  1. Identify the letter Jj and tell the letter sound.
  2. Create new words through the deletion of sounds.
  3. Recognize the high-frequency words jump, want, and too.
  4. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words.
4 22.4 Letter Jj
  1. Identify the letter Jj and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of the prefixes un-, re-, and pre-.
  3. Identify a clear purpose for research or inquiry.
  4. Identify steps in a sequence of informational text.
5 22.5 Letter Jj
  1. Formulate the /j/ sound using proper mouth formation.
  2. Create new words through the deletion of sounds.
  3. Recall and tell a story using the five-finger retell strategy.
  4. Demonstrate their ability to correctly spell short i CVC words.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
letter Jj
deleting sounds
prefixes
research
 jump
want
too
 dig
big
pig
wig
jig
dip
rip
sip
tip
lip
 winter
wish
scene
include

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 22.1 Letter Jj Students will learn the new letter Jj today. Spend extra time with your learner practicing the pronunciation of this phoneme to ensure proper formation and sound production. Use the colored squares to practice the spelling words and new Words of the Week. Encourage your learner to make a prediction about the story prior to reading.  Have them use the title and the picture on the cover to make their prediction. This activates prior knowledge and helps aid in comprehension skills.
2 22.2 Letter Jj Students will continue to practice the new phoneme /j/ today. Provide additional time at the beginning of the lesson for your learner to explore their creativity with a jungle-themed pretend play time. Encourage your child to identify jungle animals that begin with /j/. The new phonemic awareness skill is deleting phonemes from the beginning of words. Continue to practice this skill throughout the day by giving your learner a word and prompting them to delete the beginning sound. Use words like cat, fin, bit, and gone.  
3 22.3 Letter Jj Check your learner’s pronunciation of the /j/ phoneme and provide coaching as needed. You can reinforce the skill of deleting phonemes by practicing often with your learner as you read together. Help your learner practice ordering events by presenting a familiar activity and asking your child to tell the order of the steps. Encourage your learner to use the words first, next, then, and last. 
4 22.4 Letter Jj Your learner will practice deleting the beginning and ending phonemes in words today. Use the colored squares as a hands-on visual resource to show the phonemes and remove either the beginning or ending sound. Your learner will also practice alliteration and ordering events. Continue to reinforce both skills during everyday activities such as making dinner or setting the table. 
5 22.5 Letter Jj Your learner will have a short review video before demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and skills learned this week. Guide your learner through this lesson but refrain from providing answers. Your child’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
22.1 Letter Jj
  1. Can you identify letter Jj and make the letter sound?
22.2 Letter Jj
  1. Why do people research things?
22.3 Letter Jj
  1. How can you change a word by deleting sounds?
22.4 Letter Jj
  1. What is a prefix?
22.5 Letter Jj
  1. What is included in 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 The Giant Jam Sandwich John Vernon NP
2 Norma Jean, Jumping Bean Joanna Cole 480L
3 No Jumping on the Bed! Tedd Arnold
4 Jump, Frog, Jump! Robert Kalan

Module Outing:

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

# Outing
1 J is for jump! Take your learner to a trampoline park so they can have fun jumping!