Module 21: The Letter Uu- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn to recognize the letter Uu, say its short vowel sound, and practice writing it correctly. They will build vocabulary, practice spelling, and sort words into word families. Students will also learn to identify and sort nouns and verbs while using graphic organizers, like Venn diagrams, to compare texts. High-frequency words such as up, but, run, and under will be practiced and applied in reading. In writing, students will create simple narratives by drawing, dictating, or writing events in order and sharing their reactions. Throughout the module, students will strengthen their phonics skills, vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 21.1 Letter Uu a small mirror
colored squares of paper
scissors
glue
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
Sound Notebook
Words of the Week Notebook
2 21.2 Letter Uu a six-sided die
blocks
3 21.3 Letter Uu None
4 21.4 Letter Uu dry-erase board or paper
dry-erase markers or pencil
5 21.5 Letter Uu a small mirror;

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 21.1 Letter Uu
  1. Identify the letter Uu and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Uu.
  3. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  4. Identify and practice spelling words.
2 21.2 Letter Uu
  1. Identify and sort word family words.
  2. Identify nouns.
  3. Recognize high-frequency words up, but, run, and under.
  4. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing to create narratives with the events in chronological order and provide a reaction to the events.
3 21.3 Letter Uu
  1. Identify the letter Uu and tell the short vowel sound.
  2. Identify and sort word family words.
  3. Identify and practice spelling words.
  4. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words.
4 21.4 Letter Uu
  1. Identify the letter Uu and tell the short vowel sound.
  2. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing to create narratives with the events in chronological order and provide a reaction to the events.
  3. Identify nouns and verbs.
  4. Sort based on similarities and use a Venn diagram to compare two texts.
5 21.5 Letter Uu
  1. Formulate the /u/ sound using proper mouth formation.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Uu.
  3. Sort nouns and verbs.
  4. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and/or writing to create narratives with the events in chronological order and provide a reaction to the events.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
letter Uu
word families
nouns
verbs
Venn diagram
ear spelling
story retell
fluency
 up
but
run
under
 cut
hut
nut
cub
sun
fun
rug
tub
bug
hug
 laundry
melt
pair
spotted

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 21.1 Letter Uu Students will learn the last short vowel sound /u/ this week. Spend extra time helping your learner put the sound card in the Sound Book to show that this is the final short vowel sound. Count the short vowel sounds in the Sound Book and review each sound. As your learner is introduced to spelling words, encourage him or her to look for word families among them. Tomorrow, your child will work with spelling-word sorts.  
2 21.2 Letter Uu For the introduction page, your learner will need a die and any materials they can use to make the letter U. This could be paper clips, paper squares, blocks, dry cereal, or any other objects you have around . Play the game for as long as their interest allows. Your learner will compare nonfiction texts today. If you have read other nonfiction texts with them recently, extend your child’s learning by asking questions to help your child compare other nonfiction texts. The writing your learner will begin today will be continued later in the week. Be sure to keep the worksheet safe and accessible to use in a later lesson. 
3 21.3 Letter Uu Your learner will use their Words of the Week Book to read their new words along with the lesson. Be sure to have your child practice reading the Words of the Week Book each day so that they gain automaticity with the words. To help your learner connect with the Module Story, include them in the laundry duties this week. Encourage your child to participate in the steps of doing the laundry to give them hands-on learning experiences. 
4 21.4 Letter Uu Today, your learner will write the story they drew earlier this week. Allow plenty of time for your child to write and consider having them take a break before beginning the writing. Encourage your learner to use ear spelling to write independently. 
5 21.5 Letter Uu Today, your learner will have a short review 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
21.1 Letter Uu
  1. Can you identify letter Uu and make the letter sound?
21.2 Letter Uu
  1. What is a noun?
21.3 Letter Uu
  1. What is a word family?
21.4 Letter Uu
  1. What is a Venn Diagram?
21.5 Letter Uu
  1. What does it mean to compare?

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 Up Above and Down Below Sue Redding
2 Umbrella Taro Yashima AD480L
3 The Underwater Alphabet Book Jerry Pallotta 690L
4 Unlovable Dan Yaccarino
5 Great Day for Up Dr. Seuss 230L

Module Outing:

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

# Outing
1 U is for underwater. If there is an aquarium nearby, visit one with your student.