Module 21 Making Mistakes- Language Arts 3B - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will look at the -ed and -ing ending in words and learn new vocabulary words. They will take a closer look at characters as story elements. They will learn about adjectives. They will also take a look at adding content to writing. They will write a journal entry about a time they made a mistake.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	21.1 - Making Mistakes	independent reading book pen or pencil
2	21.2 - Making Mistakes	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils
3	21.3 - Making Mistakes	independent reading book pen or pencil
4	21.4 - Making Mistakes	independent reading book pen or pencil
5	21.5 - Making Mistakes	independent reading book pen or pencil

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	21.1 - Making Mistakes	Distinguish the spelling pattern of the <i>-ed</i> and <i>-ing</i> ending in words. Read vocabulary words and definitions. Define characters as a story element. Define adjectives. Explain what content in writing is. Write a descriptive paragraph.
2	21.2 - Making Mistakes	Spell spelling words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Set a purpose for reading “The Racing Game.” Identify adjectives in a sentence. Identify a paragraph written with detail. Form the cursive connection between <i>h</i>, <i>t</i>, and <i>p</i>.
3	21.3 - Making Mistakes	Build spelling words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Explain how more detail can be added to a paragraph. Apply rate, expression, and intonation when reading aloud. Identify adjectives in a sentence.
4	21.4 - Making Mistakes	Spell phonics and sight words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Demonstrate comprehension after reading. Identify adjectives in a sentence. Edit sentences to add content. Form the cursive connection between <i>h</i>, <i>t</i>, and <i>p</i>.
5	21.5 - Making Mistakes	Spell spelling words. Apply vocabulary words to your own writing. Determine how the actions of the character contribute to the story. Edit writing for errors. Write a paragraph using details. Demonstrate comprehension after independent reading.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
characters adjectives content journal entry <i>-ed</i> <i>-ing</i> cursive handwriting fluency edit independent reading	changing swimming taping saving coming tapping grinning falling taking hoping invited stared wrapped planned settled liked filled rolled used worried	defend friendship accuse opponent convince confess

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	21.1 - Making Mistakes	7	Journal Entry
2	21.2 - Making Mistakes	2	Spelling
2	21.2 - Making Mistakes	7	Handwriting
3	21.3 - Making Mistakes	3	Vocabulary
4	21.4 - Making Mistakes	2	Spelling
4	21.4 - Making Mistakes	6	Writing
4	21.4 - Making Mistakes	7	Handwriting
5	21.5 - Making Mistakes	2	Spelling
5	21.5 - Making Mistakes	7	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
21.1 - Making Mistakes	What tense is a word with -ed at the end? What tense is a word with -ing at the end? How do characters impact a story? What is an adjective? What is content in writing?
21.2 - Making Mistakes	What tense is a word with -ed at the end? What tense is a word with -ing at the end? How do characters impact a story? What is an adjective? What is content in writing? What is realistic fiction?
21.3 - Making Mistakes	What tense is a word with -ed at the end? What tense is a word with -ing at the end? How do characters impact a story? What is an adjective? What is content in writing? What is realistic fiction? When reading for fluency what is rate, expression and intonation?
21.4 - Making Mistakes	What tense is a word with -ed at the end? What tense is a word with -ing at the end? How do characters impact a story? What is an adjective? What is content in writing? What is realistic fiction? When reading for fluency what is rate, expression, and intonation? What do you look at when revising and editing a story?
21.5 - Making Mistakes	What tense is a word with -ed at the end? What tense is a word with -ing at the end? How do characters impact a story? What is an adjective? What is content in writing? What is realistic fiction? When reading for fluency what is rate, expression, and intonation?

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
21.1 - Making Mistakes	Making Mistakes-Spelling Words	What tense is a word with -ed at the end? What tense is a word with -ing at the end?
21.1 - Making Mistakes	Making Mistakes-Content in Writing	What is content in writing?

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	The Book of Mistakes	Corinna Luyken	AD520L
2	The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes	Mark Pett	AD520L
3	Beautiful Oops!	Barney Saltzberg	AD320L

Module Outing:

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

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