Module 34 Asking Questions-Language Arts 2B - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn about solving a problem. They will also learn about words with silent letters, practice their spelling words, and vocabulary words. They will distinguish between subjects and predicates and understand what makes a complete sentence. They will have a cause/effect writing assignment.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	34.1- Asking Questions	crayons or colored pencils (optional);
2	34.2- Asking Questions	None
3	34.3- Asking Questions	None
4	34.4- Asking Questions	None
5	34.5- Asking Questions	crayons or colored pencils (optional);

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	34.1- Asking Questions	Identify words with silent letters. Alphabetize our spelling words. Read the definitions of our vocabulary words. Read "Solving a Problem." Distinguish between a subject and a predicate. Brainstorm a cause/effect writing assignment.
2	34.2- Asking Questions	Identify silent letters at the beginning of a word. Unscramble spelling words. Read vocabulary words in context. Answer text-dependent questions about "Solving a Problem." Match subjects and predicates to create a complete sentence. Create a cause/effect rough draft.
3	34.3- Asking Questions	Accurately spell our words for this week. Find small words in a larger word. Read vocabulary words in context. Read and answer text-dependent questions. Rewrite fragments as complete sentences. Revise a cause/effect writing assignment.
4	34.4- Asking Questions	Identify silent letters at the end of words. Practice spelling words. Accurately complete sentences using our vocabulary words. Distinguish between cause and effect. Distinguish between run-on sentences, complete sentences, and fragments. Edit a cause/effect writing assignment.
5	34.5- Asking Questions	Spell words accurately. Match vocabulary words to their correct definitions. Create examples of a complete sentence and related terms. Accurately answer vocabulary and grammar questions. Distinguish between cause and effect. Publish cause/effect writing assignment. Monitor and clarify fluency using a selection from "Solving a Problem."

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
silent letters subject predicate brainstorm cause/effect silent letter complete sentences rough draft fragments revise run-on sentences edit publish monitor fluency	wrist write wrap wrong wreath high dough tight flight thought sign identify possible happens solution	identify information evaluate investigate apply possible happens solution

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	34.1- Asking Questions	7	Writing
2	34.2- Asking Questions	2	Phonics: Silent Letters
4	34.4- Asking Questions	6	Grammar
5	34.5- Asking Questions	2	Spelling Test
5	34.5- Asking Questions	5	Reading
5	34.5- Asking Questions	6	Writing

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	34.1- Asking Questions
2	34.2- Asking Questions	In your student's Language Arts notebook, have them write for each of their vocabulary words the following: Definition for the word in their own words, illustration for the word (if possible), synonym or antonym for the word, and a sentence using the word. During Independent Reading time have your student read silently to themselves. Ask them questions about what they read when they are finished.
3	34.3- Asking Questions	Have your student use their spelling words to write a story in their Language Arts notebook.
4	34.4- Asking Questions	Have your student choose five spelling words to illustrate and write a sentence describing their illustration in their Language Arts notebook.
5	34.5- Asking Questions

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
34.1- Asking Questions	What is a silent letter? What words have silent letters? What is the difference between a subject and a predicate? When reading or writing, what are cause and effect? What is a fragment? What is a run-on sentence? What is a complete sentence?
34.2- Asking Questions	What is a silent letter? What words have silent letters? What is the difference between a subject and a predicate? When reading or writing, what are cause and effect? What is a fragment? What is a run-on sentence? What is a complete sentence?
34.3- Asking Questions	What is a silent letter? What words have silent letters? What is the difference between a subject and a predicate? When reading or writing, what are cause and effect? What is a fragment? What is a run-on sentence? What is a complete sentence?
34.4- Asking Questions	What is a silent letter? What words have silent letters? What is the difference between a subject and a predicate? When reading or writing, what are cause and effect? What is a fragment? What is a run-on sentence? What is a complete sentence?
34.5- Asking Questions	What is a silent letter? What words have silent letters? What is the difference between a subject and a predicate? When reading or writing, what are cause and effect? What is a fragment? What is a run-on sentence? What is a complete sentence?

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
34.1- Asking Questions	Fragments and Run-Ons	What is a subject? What is a predicate? What is a fragment? What is a run-on?

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	A to Z Mysteries The Quicksand Question	Ron Roy	580L

Module Outing:

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

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