Module 33 Phonics Long i-Language Arts KB - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn about how the silent e can make a long-i sound. They will practice their sight words (was, under, white) and long-i words with interactive activities. They will also read the weekly story and record an oral retell. They will learn about editing and then practice this important skill. They will practice their spelling words (dice, mice, nice, bike, hike, like, five, hive) and independent reading.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 33.1 Long i with Silent e Magazines or newspapers
Independent Reading Book
2 33.2 Long i with Silent e Independent Reading Book;
3 33.3 Long i with Silent e 3 index cards
dice (or make a paper one)
Independent Reading Book
4 33.4 Long i with Silent e Independent Reading Book;
5 33.5 Long i with Silent e Independent Reading Book;

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 33.1 Long i with Silent e
  1. Recognize sight words.
  2. Correctly print words with the long i and silent e.
  3. Identify words with the long i and silent e.
2 33.2 Long i with Silent e
  1. Read with purpose and understanding, accuracy and at appropriate rate.
  2. Read high frequency words on sight.
  3. Identify words that start with have the long i and silent e.
  4. Edit for capitalizing the beginning of a sentence and correct punctuation.
3 33.3 Long i with Silent e
  1. Read high frequency words on sight.
  2. Spell long i words.
  3. Read with purpose and understanding, accuracy and at appropriate rate.
4 33.4 Long i with Silent e
  1. Read high frequency words on sight.
  2. Read with purpose and understanding, accuracy and at appropriate rate.
  3. Read long i words with silent e.
  4. Write 1-2 sentences for your story.
5 33.5 Long i with Silent e
  1. Read high frequency words on sight.
  2. Read with purpose and understanding, accuracy and at appropriate rate.
  3. Spell CVCe words with the long i.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Sight Words Spelling Words
Long i
silent e
sight words
oral retell
editing
beginning
sentences
spelling
comprehension
 was
under
white
 dice
mice
nice
bike
hike
like
five
hive

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title
1 33.1 Long i with Silent e 5 Spelling
1 33.1 Long i with Silent e 8 Handwriting- Long i with Silent e
2 33.2 Long i with Silent e 3 Writing Activity- Editing
2 33.2 Long i with Silent e 8 Story Retell- “Under the White Bed”
3 33.3 Long i with Silent e 3 Handwriting- Sight Words
3 33.3 Long i with Silent e 4 Spelling
3 33.3 Long i with Silent e 6 Writing Activity- Story Retell
4 33.4 Long i with Silent e 5 Writing Activity- Beginning
5 33.5 Long i with Silent e 3 Independent Reading Assessment
5 33.5 Long i with Silent e 4 Spelling Test
5 33.5 Long i with Silent e 5 Word Wrap-up!
5 33.5 Long i with Silent e 6 Story Recording- “Under the White Bed”

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 33.1 Long i with Silent e
  • As your student reads “Under the White Bed” ask them the following question: What was under the white bed? Draw a picture of your favorite part of the story and write about it using your sight words.
  • During Independent Reading time have your Kindergartner read the story they chose out loud so that you can hear errors and correct them if needed.
2 33.2 Long i with Silent e
  • Use the sight word flashcards from this week daily with your student. Mix them up, show them the words and ask them to read the sight word. Next do not show them the word, but say the word and ask them to spell the word.
  • During Independent Reading time have your Kindergartner read the story they chose out loud so that you can hear errors and correct them if needed.
3 33.3 Long i with Silent e
  • As your student practices writing sight words have them spell the words as they write each letter in the word and then read the word when they are done writing it.
  • During Independent Reading time have your Kindergartner read the story they chose out loud so that you can hear errors and correct them if needed.
  • Have your student practice spelling their spelling words, say a word and have them spell it.
4 33.4 Long i with Silent e
  • In this lesson, students will continue the writing process. The story map was written in previous modules.
  • During Independent Reading time have your Kindergartner read the story they chose out loud so that you can hear errors and correct them if needed.
5 33.5 Long i with Silent e Don’t forget to have your student complete their independent reading log and assignment and submit it at the Independent Reading Assignment lesson dropbox. You may have to help them fill it out. Remember to submit their work for the week in the Module 33 Weekly Written Work Phonics Long i lesson dropbox.

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
33.1 Long i with Silent e
  1. What sound does long i make?
  2. Use the word "was" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "was"?
  3. Use the word "under" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "under"?
  4. Use the word "white" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "white"?
  5. What are some words that have the long i sound?
  6. Spell the following words: dice, mice, nice, bike, hike, like, five, hive.
33.2 Long i with Silent e
  1. What sound does long i make?
  2. Use the word "was" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "was"?
  3. Use the word "under" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "under"?
  4. Use the word "white" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "white"?
  5. What are some words that have the long i sound?
  6. Spell the following words: dice, mice, nice, bike, hike, like, five, hive.
  7. What things do you look for when editing your writing?
33.3 Long i with Silent e
  1. What sound does long i make?
  2. Use the word "was" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "was"?
  3. Use the word "under" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "under"?
  4. Use the word "white" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "white"?
  5. What are some words that have the long i sound?
  6. Spell the following words: dice, mice, nice, bike, hike, like, five, hive.
  7. What things do you look for when editing your writing?
33.4 Long i with Silent e
  1. What sound does long i make?
  2. Use the word "was" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "was"?
  3. Use the word "under" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "under"?
  4. Use the word "white" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "white"?
  5. What are some words that have the long i sound?
  6. Spell the following words: dice, mice, nice, bike, hike, like, five, hive.
  7. What things do you look for when editing your writing?
33.5 Long i with Silent e
  1. What sound does long i make?
  2. Use the word "was" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "was"?
  3. Use the word "under" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "under"?
  4. Use the word "white" in a sentence, how do you spell the word "white"?
  5. What are some words that have the long i sound?
  6. Spell the following words: dice, mice, nice, bike, hike, like, five, hive.
  7. What things do you look for when editing 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
33.1 Long i with Silent e Meet long i
  1. What sound does long i make?
  2. What words have the long i sound?
33.2 Long i with Silent e Editing
  1. What are the things you look for when editing your writing?
33.5 Long i with Silent e Long i Wrap Up
  1. What sound does long i make?
  2. What words have the long i sound?

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 Seven Blind Mice Ed Young AD530L
2 Be Nice to Spiders Margaret Bloy Graham
3 Ice Boy David Ezra Stein
4 The Hike Alison Farrell 500L
5 The Bike Lesson Stan Berenstain 300L

Module Outing:

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

# Outing