Module 30: Wh Digraph- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn to recognize the wh digraph at the beginning of words, say its sound, and practice writing it correctly. They will review vocabulary words and sight words from Modules 25–29 and practice using question words that begin with wh. Students will also strengthen grammar skills by adding -s or -es to nouns to form plurals. In reading, they will apply vocabulary knowledge to understand informational text, and in writing, they will continue working on their fiction stories by writing the middle of the narrative.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	30.1 Wh Digraph	a small mirror scissors glue crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
2	30.2 Wh Digraph	black paper white crayon timer story map My Fiction Story Worksheet
3	30.3 Wh Digraph	story map My Fiction Story Worksheet
4	30.4 Wh Digraph	masking tape sidewalk chalk (optional) My Fiction Story Worksheet
5	30.5 Wh Digraph	a small mirror My Fiction Story Worksheet

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	30.1 Wh Digraph	Identify the wh digraph at the beginning of words and tell the sound. Recognize the sight words from Modules 25-29. Identify the meaning of review vocabulary words. Demonstrate the correct formation of the digraph wh.
2	30.2 Wh Digraph	Identify the wh digraph at the beginning of words and tell the sound. Use question words that begin with the wh digraph. Demonstrate their ability to add -s or -es to the end of nouns to create plurals. Demonstrate the ability to write the middle of their fiction story.
3	30.3 Wh Digraph	Identify the digraph wh at the beginning of words and tell the sound. Use question words that begin with wh. Write the middle of their fiction story. Demonstrate the correct formation of the digraph wh.
4	30.4 Wh Digraph	Identify the digraph wh at the beginning of words and tell the sound. Use question words that begin with wh. Demonstrate their ability to add -s or -es to the end of nouns to create plurals. Use vocabulary words to read an informational text.
5	30.5 Wh Digraph	Identify the digraph wh at the beginning of words and tell the sound. Demonstrate the correct formation of the digraph wh. Use question words that begin with wh. Demonstrate the ability to add -s or -es to the end of nouns to create plurals.

Module Key Words:

Key Words
wh digraph question words plurals story writing draw a picture of a text informational text nonsense words retell plural draw a text fluency

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	30.1 Wh Digraph	Take some time this week to review with your learner the Words of the Week from the prior five modules. The Words of the Week Book is a fantastic resource to help your learner practice. Students have no new spelling words this week during the review. Instead, use the time to ensure mastery of Words of the Week and vocabulary words. After the introduction of wh, you will also see the digraph represented with /wh/ to show it is a digraph.
2	30.2 Wh Digraph	Students will work with an informational text today. Nonfiction texts can be more difficult to comprehend than fiction texts. Encourage your learner to spend additional time listening to the nonfiction text to help with their understanding.
3	30.3 Wh Digraph	Allow adequate time for your learner to write the middle of their story. It may be beneficial to take a small break right before the writing activity so that your learner has the focus needed for writing. Encourage your child to use the Words of the Week Book this week to practice words already learned.
4	30.4 Wh Digraph	Help your learner continue to make connections with the <em>wh</em> digraph by pointing it out in books you are reading together. As your learner continues to work with plurals, gently correct their grammatical mistakes when speaking. Plurals and verb tenses are common errors at this age. This is also the ideal age to offer support and correction so that poor habits are not formed.
5	30.5 Wh Digraph	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.

Guiding Questions
Suggested Books

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
30.1 Wh Digraph	What sound does wh make?
30.2 Wh Digraph	What are plural nouns?
30.3 Wh Digraph	What do you include in the middle of a story?
30.4 Wh Digraph	What question words start with wh?
30.5 Wh Digraph	How do you edit your writing?

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	Dale the Whale	Eric Esau
2	The Tale of Samuel Whiskers	Beatrix Potter	AD860L
3	The Whisper	Pamela Zagarenski
4	The Whirlpool	Judith Weinshall Liberman
5	Whistle for Willie	Ezra Jack Keats	AD490L

Module Outing:

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

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