Module 2: Space Adventures-Language Arts 3 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

This module builds learners’ literacy skills through phonics, vocabulary, reading, and writing. Learners will apply spelling and phonics rules to read and spell 2–3 syllable words with closed syllables while using context clues and dictionaries to determine word meanings and parts of speech. They will develop comprehension by identifying the main (central) idea and key (relevant) details in nonfiction texts and citing evidence to support their understanding. Learners will also strengthen their use of sentence types and correct punctuation. Through the writing process, learners will plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish a summary, analyzing and improving their work. They will build fluency with grade-level texts and develop cursive handwriting skills, including proper formation of lowercase letters d and g, resulting in a cohesive learning experience that supports confident readers and writers.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 2.1: Space Adventures timer
Language Arts Notebook
highlighters (assorted colors)
2 2.2: Space Adventures Language Arts Notebook;
3 2.3: Space Adventures timer
Language Arts Notebook
large poster paper or sidewalk chalk (optional)
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
4 2.4: Space Adventures Language Arts Notebook;
5 2.5 Space Adventures Language Arts Notebook;

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 2.1: Space Adventures
  1. Use phonics rules to decode 2–3 multisyllabic words with closed syllables. Use context clues to find the meaning of new vocabulary words. Define the main (central) idea and details of a text. Use a graphic organizer to plan a summary.
  2. Use context clues to find the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  3. Define the main (central) idea and details of a text.
  4. Use a graphic organizer to plan a summary.
2 2.2: Space Adventures
  1. Apply knowledge of declarative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences by using the correct punctuation.
  2. Identify the main (central) idea in a text.
  3. Construct a rough draft of a summary.
  4. Demonstrate proper letter formation of lowercase cursive letters d and g.
3 2.3: Space Adventures
  1. Use a dictionary to identify the part of speech, definition, and use of new vocabulary words in a sentence.
  2. Cite evidence to support main (central) idea and key (relevant) details in a nonfiction text.
  3. Apply knowledge of declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences by using the correct punctuation.
  4. Revise a summary.
4 2.4: Space Adventures
  1. Construct a response explaining the main (central) idea and key (relevant) details in part of a nonfiction text.
  2. Construct declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory sentences.
  3. Analyze and justify editing choices to improve writing.
  4. Demonstrate proper letter formation of lowercase cursive letters d and g.
5 2.5 Space Adventures
  1. Use spelling generalization to spell 2–3 closed syllable words correctly.
  2. Revise a paragraph for correct punctuation.
  3. Create a published version of a summary and record themselves presenting it.
  4. Demonstrate fluency with grade-level text.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
context clue
fluency
graphic organizer
closed syllable
summary
declarative sentence
imperative sentence
interrogative sentence
exclamatory sentence
rough draft
revise
edit
publish
 if
six
pick
drink
 absent
Atlantic
cactus
fabric
complex
splendid
fantastic
lumber
magnetic
velvet
volcanic
Wisconsin
 explore
solar system
gravity
orbit
constellation
space

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 2.1: Space Adventures The topic of space will be explored throughout the module. Before beginning this lesson, ask your learner what they already know about space. Ask them what they would like to learn. Activating their prior knowledge will help to increase their engagement in this module. Students will need to read an outside nonfiction text about space this week. This text can be a book from home, a book from the library, or an online text.
2 2.2: Space Adventures For extra practice, ask your learner to say different sentence types on their own and perform the motion to show which punctuation mark correctly ends each sentence. Throughout the week, ask your learner what type of sentence they just used to make connections to their learning. You can also help your learner explore their interests in space by researching different topics together.
3 2.3: Space Adventures Students begin the lesson with an activity to get them moving by creating the solar system using paper. Alternatively, this activity can also be completed outside with sidewalk chalk if the weather permits. You will still want to have your learner use paper to make the planets so they can move them to show the orbits. When your learner is completing the journal prompt, remind them that correct answers do not matter. The goal of the activity is to provide ten minutes of writing practice and help them get their ideas down on paper.
4 2.4: Space Adventures Students will continue to practice the skills learned this week in preparation for showing their skills in the next lesson. Note your learner’s ability to spell the spelling words correctly and encourage repeated practice today as needed. Students will continue to learn about space in a few passages for specific purposes today. Extend learning by asking if your learner would like to research more about one of the topics that piqued their interest. If they would, use that opportunity to practice finding the main (central) idea and key (relevant) details of another text.
5 2.5 Space Adventures Students will practice the skills they have been working on all week. Allow your learner to complete the interactives independently to assess their understanding. Students will be introduced to a KWL Chart. You can extend learning by having your child use KWL Charts with other nonfiction texts.

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
2.1: Space Adventures
  1. How can you identify a closed syllable in a multisyllable word?
2.2: Space Adventures
  1. What is the main (central) idea of a text?
2.3: Space Adventures
  1. How does a dictionary help you learn more about vocabulary words?
2.4: Space Adventures
  1. What are the different types of sentences?

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 Magic School Bus: Lost in the Solar System Joanna Cole
2 The Planets Gail Gibbons
3 Astronaut Handbook Meghan McCarthy
4 Mae Among the Stars Roda Ahmed

Module Outing:

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

# Outing
1 Learners can extend their understanding of space adventures through an engaging visit to a local planetarium, science center, or observatory, where they can explore stars, planets, and space travel through interactive exhibits and shows. This experience helps learners connect to nonfiction texts by observing real-world examples of space exploration and technology. A visit to a museum with space exhibits can help build vocabulary. After the outing, learners can use what they observed to support summary writing, cite evidence, and strengthen their understanding of informational texts.