Module 3 Ocean Adventures-Language Arts 3A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will be learning about the CVVC pattern to identify long vowels. They will also preview their vocabulary words and set a purpose for reading their story. They will define compound subjects and predicates. They will also explore how-to paragraphs. They will write a journal entry. They will write a how-to paragraph. They will practice their fluency.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	3.1 - Ocean Adventures	independent reading book pen or pencil
2	3.2 - Ocean Adventures	independent reading book pen or pencil
3	3.3 - Ocean Adventures	independent reading book pen or pencil
4	3.4 - Ocean Adventures	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils
5	3.5 - Ocean Adventures	independent reading book pen or pencil

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	3.1 - Ocean Adventures	Identify the long vowel sound in CVVC words. Read sight words. Define making an inference. Identify compound subjects and predicates. Explain the parts of a how-to paragraph. Explain what you would do if you found a message in a bottle.
2	3.2 - Ocean Adventures	Use the CVVC pattern to spell words. Match each vocabulary word to the correct definition. Set a purpose for reading our text this week. Identify compound subjects and compound predicates. Choose a topic for a how-to paragraph, and list the steps needed. Form the cursive letters e, l, and f.
3	3.3 - Ocean Adventures	Use the CVVC pattern to spell words. Correctly identify compound subjects and compound predicates. Correctly place vocabulary words in a paragraph. Read and understand this week's story. Read with fluency. Plan a how-to paragraph.
4	3.4 - Ocean Adventures	Use the CVVC pattern to spell words. Correctly use vocabulary words in a sentence. Answer comprehension questions after reading. Correctly identify compound subjects and compound predicates. Form the cursive letters e, l, and f. Evaluate a peer's writing for errors.
5	3.5 - Ocean Adventures	Use the CVVC pattern to spell words. Correctly match vocabulary words to their definitions. Make inferences based on text. Correctly edit a paragraph for errors.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Sight Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
CVVC adventure how-to subjects predicates ocean compound subject compound predicate cursive fluency independent reading making inferences	not one play red run said see the three to two up	nail meat suit road read float blue rain swift predator magnificent journey coast crew one play said see three two	swift predator magnificent journey coast crew

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	3.1 - Ocean Adventures	8	Journal Entry
2	3.2 - Ocean Adventures	2	Spelling
2	3.2 - Ocean Adventures	6	Writing
2	3.2 - Ocean Adventures	7	Handwriting
3	3.3 - Ocean Adventures	3	Vocabulary
3	3.3 - Ocean Adventures	5	Grammar
4	3.4 - Ocean Adventures	2	Spelling
4	3.4 - Ocean Adventures	4	Reading
4	3.4 - Ocean Adventures	5	Grammar
4	3.4 - Ocean Adventures	6	Writing
4	3.4 - Ocean Adventures	7	Handwriting
5	3.5 - Ocean Adventures	2	Spelling
5	3.5 - Ocean Adventures	5	Writing
5	3.5 - Ocean Adventures	6	Independent Reading

Learning Coach Notes:

None

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
3.1 - Ocean Adventures	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern? What does it mean to make an inference? What are compound subjects? What are compound predicates? What is a How-to paragraph?
3.2 - Ocean Adventures	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern? What does it mean to make an inference? What is realistic fiction? What are compound subjects? What are compound predicates? What is a How-to paragraph?
3.3 - Ocean Adventures	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern? What does it mean to make an inference? What is realistic fiction? What are compound subjects? What are compound predicates? What is a How-to paragraph?
3.4 - Ocean Adventures	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern? What does it mean to make an inference? What is realistic fiction? What are compound subjects? What are compound predicates? What is a How-to paragraph?
3.5 - Ocean Adventures	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern? What does it mean to make an inference? What is realistic fiction? What are compound subjects? What are compound predicates? What is a How-to paragraph?

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
3.1 - Ocean Adventures	Ocean Adventures Spelling Words	What is the CVVC pattern? What words follow the CVVC pattern?

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	Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia	DK	IG1200L
2	Life in the Ocean: The Story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle	Claire A. Nivola	NC1170L
3	Narwhal: Unicorn of the Sea	Ben Clanton	490L
4	The Magic School Bus on the Ocean Floor	Joanna Cole	AD690L

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	If possible visit a local aquarium to extend the ocean adventures theme.