Module 21: The Nobel Prize-Language Arts 2 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners build reading, writing, and language skills while exploring persuasive texts and opinion writing. Learners practice recognizing facts and opinions and identifying key words in persuasive texts to better understand an author’s message. They expand vocabulary by using context clues and making real-life connections to new words, while also strengthening foundational word skills by identifying words with the -ar and -or patterns and recognizing high-frequency words such as or, start, and morning. Learners develop grammar skills by identifying and using irregular plural nouns in their writing. Throughout the module, learners move through the writing process to draft, revise, edit, and publish an opinion piece, while building fluency in reading grade-level text and practicing proper formation of the cursive lowercase letters n and m.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	21.1 The Nobel Prize	None
2	21.2 The Nobel Prize	modeling clay Writing Notebook Handwriting Notebook paper or dry erase board
3	21.3 The Nobel Prize	note cards or pieces of paper;
4	21.4 The Nobel Prize	wax craft sticks (optional) pipe cleaners (chenille stems) (optional) highlighters (assorted colors)
5	21.5 The Nobel Prize	None

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	21.1 The Nobel Prize	Identify words with the -ar and -or pattern. Identify high-frequency words: or, start, morning. Use context clues to figure out the meaning of new vocabulary words. Recognize fact and opinion in text.
2	21.2 The Nobel Prize	Identify key words used in persuasive text. Classify irregular plural nouns. Construct a rough draft of an opinion piece. Demonstrate proper letter formation of cursive lowercase n and m.
3	21.3 The Nobel Prize	Identify real-life connections between vocabulary words. Recognize keywords and their meaning in a text. Recognize irregular plural nouns. Revise an opinion piece.
4	21.4 The Nobel Prize	Recognize words with -ar and -or patterns. Recall key words and their meaning in a text. Use irregular plural nouns. Demonstrate knowledge of conventions by editing an opinion piece.
5	21.5 The Nobel Prize	Demonstrate fluency when reading grade-level text. Cite evidence for key words and their meaning in a text. Demonstrate knowledge of irregular plural nouns by editing sentences. Create a published opinion piece.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Words of the Week	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
context clues fluency graphic organizer key words irregular plural nouns opinion rough draft revise keywords edit publish	or start morning	scarf shark smart yard harm fork sport torch short thorn	committee accomplishment research nominated distinguished

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Notes
1	21.1 The Nobel Prize	You can help your learner spot -ar and -or words by finding them in books or on signs. Post the words or, start, and morning on sticky notes around the room for quick reading practice. Listen to your learner read aloud each day, encouraging smooth, expressive reading. If your learner struggles with reading, have them reread short passages for fluency. Show them how to pause at new vocabulary words and use nearby clues to figure out their meaning. After reading, you can highlight key words and discuss why they matter. You can also practice irregular plural nouns with a chart or a matching game.
2	21.2 The Nobel Prize	You can support your learner by pointing out word patterns and high-frequency words in everyday reading, like signs or books around the home. When reading together, encourage your learner to underline or highlight important words and then talk about why those words matter. Guide your learner to organize their thoughts for writing by asking, “What is your opinion? What reasons can you give?” As your learner practices cursive writing, provide lined paper and model the letters slowly so that they can copy them with neatness and confidence.
3	21.3 The Nobel Prize	Encourage your child to use their new vocabulary words in everyday conversation. Ask them to spot the words in books, signs, or conversations. Play “word connection” games where they explain how a word relates to something in their life.
4	21.4 The Nobel Prize	Today, students will continue working on words with -ar and -or. They will also continue to practice using context clues to determine the meaning of unknown words. You can help your learner with this skill when they are reading other books. Rather than just telling them the meaning of an unknown word, guide them to use clues in sentences around the word and images in the text to figure out the meaning.
5	21.5 The Nobel Prize	Students will review all they have learned this week before taking their Module Quiz. Make sure your learner understands the sounds of -ar and -or, can find the main idea and supporting details in a nonfiction text, and knows how to form common irregular plural nouns. Students will also use peer editing to check their opinion writing piece.

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
21.1 The Nobel Prize	What is an r-controlled vowel?
21.2 The Nobel Prize	What keywords are used in a text where someone is trying to persuade you?
21.3 The Nobel Prize	What are irregular plural nouns?
21.4 The Nobel Prize	What should you include in an opinion writing piece?

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
1	Alfred Nobel: Illustrated Biography for Children : Inventor of Dynamite, Founder of the Nobel Prizes	Nicole Damon
2	Alfred Nobel: The Man Behind the Peace Prize	Kathy-jo Wargin
3	How to Win a Nobel Prize	Barry Marshall

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	A meaningful outing for this module could include visiting a local science museum, library, or community learning center where learners can explore inventions, discoveries, and the people who help improve the world—ideas connected to the spirit of the Nobel Prize established by Alfred Nobel. During the visit, learners can observe exhibits, read informational displays, or learn about important discoveries while thinking about which ideas or inventions have helped people the most. After the outing, learners can apply their persuasive writing skills by sharing an opinion about which discovery, invention, or person they believe deserves special recognition and support their opinion with reasons and details. This experience helps learners connect real-world examples to the module’s focus on vocabulary, fact and opinion, and opinion writing.