Module 2: The Letter Mm-Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners will explore the letter Mm, practicing how to say the /m/ sound with correct mouth formation and how to write the letter using proper pencil grip. They will identify words that begin with /m/ and recognize the high-frequency words “me” and “the.” Learners will also build comprehension skills by making text-to-self connections, helping them relate stories to their own lives. Using illustrations, they will practice telling simple stories and developing early narrative skills. These activities support both foundational reading and writing development in engaging, meaningful ways.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 2.1 Letter Mm a small mirror
scrap paper
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
scissors
highlighter (assorted colors)
glue
Handwriting Notebook
Sound Notebook
Words of the Week Notebook
2 2.2 Letter Mm small ball;
3 2.3 Letter Mm clothespin
cotton balls
bowl
Handwriting Notebook
4 2.4 Letter Mm scissors
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
connecting building blocks
5 2.5 Letter Mm Writing Notebook
Handwriting Notebook

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 2.1 Letter Mm
  1. Identify letter Mm and tell the letter sound.
  2. Use the correct pencil grip and write the letter Mm.
  3. Recognize the high-frequency words "the" and "me."
2 2.2 Letter Mm
  1. Identify words that begin with /m/ by listening to the words.
  2. Analyze texts by making text-to-self connections.
  3. Tell a story using illustrations.
3 2.3 Letter Mm
  1. Identify letter Mm and tell the letter sound.
  2. Use the correct pencil grip and write the letter Mm.
  3. Analyze texts by making text-to-self connections.
4 2.4 Letter Mm
  1. Identify the letter Mm and tell the letter sound.
  2. Identify words that begin with /m/ by listening to the words.
  3. Recognize high-frequency words “me” and “the.”
  4. Tell a story using illustrations.
5 2.5 Letter Mm
  1. Formulate the /m/ sound using proper mouth formation.
  2. Identify and explain a text-to-self connection.
  3. Construct the proper letter Mm formation.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week
letter Mm
fine motor skills
beginning sounds
text-to-self connections
text-to-self connection
illustration
 me
the

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title
1 2.1 Letter Mm 8 Handwriting
2 2.2 Letter Mm 8 Writing
3 2.3 Letter Mm 7 Handwriting
4 2.4 Letter Mm 3 Phonics
4 2.4 Letter Mm 8 Writing

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 2.1 Letter Mm This week is all about the letter Mm! While learning a new letter, it is helpful to continue reviewing letter Tt so learning is not lost. While practicing words of the week, also practice letter identification and sounds. Your child will learn how to identify, write, and pronounce the sound for the letter Mm. While out and about ask your child to point out things that start with Mm. Fine motor skills will continue to be practiced.
2 2.2 Letter Mm Continue to practice the /m/ sound throughout the day. When you see or do something that begins with that sound, say “We are having macaroni and cheese for dinner. What sound does macaroni start with?” This helps your child learn to form connections and have continual reinforcement with letter/sound learning. Continue to review the letter Tt as well.
3 2.3 Letter Mm Continue to help your child connect the /m/ sound with objects around you and the words you use daily. As you read aloud to your child, model text-to-self connections by making your own connections with the text. Encourage your child to continue practicing fine motor skills with activities like coloring and drawing, measuring and mixing in the kitchen, and playing with small toys.
4 2.4 Letter Mm Reinforce the skills your child is learning by practicing differentiating between the two sounds learned so far. Tell your child a word that begins with either /m/ or /t/ and have your child identify which sound or letter it starts with. As you read aloud to your child, find the heart words they have learned and point them out. Ask your child questions about stories to help them make text-to-self connections. Encourage your child to use creativity when drawing pictures of a story.
5 2.5 Letter Mm Your child will review the letter /m/ sound before demonstrating an understanding of the concepts and skills learned this week. They will review their high-frequency words, make a connection with a story, and practice their handwriting. Guide your child through this lesson but refrain from providing answers. Your child’s teacher will use this lesson to understand how your child is learning.

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
2.1 Letter Mm
  1. Can you identify letter Mm and make the sound?
2.2 Letter Mm
  1. Can you identify the beginning sound /m/?
2.3 Letter Mm
  1. Can you make text-to-self connections?
2.4 Letter Mm
  1. Can you draw pictures to tell a story?

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 Millie Waits for the Mail Alexander Steffensmeier AD530L
2 Mary and the Mouse, the Mouse and Mary Beverly Donofri
3 If You Give a Moose a Muffin Laura Numeroff AD590L
4 The Monster at the End of This Book Jon Stone AD450L
5 Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Virginia Lee Burton 580L
6 Mouse Mess Linnea Asplind Riley 420L

Module Outing:

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

# Outing
1 Take your learner to the Movie Theater this week to see a movie. Have them bring a clipboard with a piece of paper and a pencil to draw or write five things in the movie that start with the letter M.