Module 13 Rural vs.City-Language Arts 3A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will be learning about the silent letter sounds k and b, view their sight words, and preview their vocabulary words. They will look at drawing conclusions. Then, they will learn about how commas are used in word lists. They will be writing a compare and contrast paragraph this week and write a journal entry. They will practice cursive handwriting and reading fluency.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	13.1 - Rural vs. City	independent reading book pen or pencil
2	13.2 - Rural vs. City	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils
3	13.3 - Rural vs. City	independent reading book pen or pencil
4	13.4 - Rural vs. City	independent reading book pen or pencil
5	13.5 - Rural vs. City	independent reading book pen or pencil

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	13.1 - Rural vs. City	Read words with the silent letter sounds <i>k</i> and <i>b</i>. Read sight words. Read vocabulary words and definitions. Explain what it means to draw conclusions while reading. Explain how commas are used in word lists. Explain what a compare and contrast paragraph is. Write a descriptive paragraph.
2	13.2 - Rural vs. City	Spell phonics and sight words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Set a purpose for reading “Aiden’s Big Move.” Correctly place commas in word lists. Plan a compare and contrast paragraph. Form the cursive letters <i>P, B,</i> and <i>R</i>.
3	13.3 - Rural vs. City	Build spelling words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Use context clues to determine the meaning of new words. Explain how articles <i>a, and,</i> and <i>the</i> are used. Construct a rough draft of a compare and contrast paragraph. Apply rate, expression, and intonation when reading aloud.
4	13.4 - Rural vs. City	Spell phonics and sight words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Demonstrate comprehension after reading. Correctly use articles <i>a, and,</i> and <i>the</i>. Edit and revise a compare and contrast paragraph. Form the cursive letters <i>P, B,</i> and <i>R</i>.
5	13.5 - Rural vs. City	Spell phonics and sight words. Apply vocabulary words to individual writing. Draw conclusions based on “Aiden’s Big Move.” Edit writing for errors. Publish a compare and contrast paragraph. Demonstrate comprehension after independent reading.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Sight Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
country city silent letters drawing conclusions commas compare and contrast journal entry handwriting cursive articles fluency edit independent reading	does fast first five found gave goes green its made many off	knife knew knight thumb doubt tomb city dull intend patience rural avoid does first found gave goes made many off	city dull intend patience rural avoid

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	13.1 - Rural vs. City	8	Journal Entry
2	13.2 - Rural vs. City	2	Spelling
2	13.2 - Rural vs. City	6	Writing
2	13.2 - Rural vs. City	7	Handwriting
3	13.3 - Rural vs. City	3	Vocabulary
3	13.3 - Rural vs. City	7	Fluency
4	13.4 - Rural vs. City	2	Spelling
4	13.4 - Rural vs. City	4	Reading
4	13.4 - Rural vs. City	5	Grammar
4	13.4 - Rural vs. City	6	Writing
4	13.4 - Rural vs. City	7	Handwriting
5	13.5 - Rural vs. City	2	Spelling
5	13.5 - Rural vs. City	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
13.1 - Rural vs. City	What are some common silent letters we find in words? Give examples of words with silent letters. What does it mean to draw conclusions? How do you use commas in a series?
13.2 - Rural vs. City	What are some common silent letters we find in words? Give examples of words with silent letters. What does it mean to draw conclusions? How do you use commas in a series?
13.3 - Rural vs. City	What are some common silent letters we find in words? Give examples of words with silent letters. What are context clues? What does it mean to draw conclusions? How do you use commas in a series? What are articles?
13.4 - Rural vs. City	What are some common silent letters we find in words? Give examples of words with silent letters. What does it mean to draw conclusions? How do you use commas in a series?
13.5 - Rural vs. City	What are some common silent letters we find in words? Give examples of words with silent letters. What does it mean to draw conclusions? How do you use commas in a series?

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
13.1 - Rural vs. City	Rural vs. City Spelling Words	What are some common silent letters we find in words? Give examples of words with silent letters.

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	City Dog, Country Frog	Mo Willems	AD490L
2	Country Kid, City Kid	Julie Cummins	AD870L
3	Town Mouse, Country Mouse	Jan Brett	AD630L
4	Stuart Little	E.B.White	920L

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	Visit a rural area and a city so that your student can compare and contrast the two places.