Module 35: Long u- Language Arts K - Course Guide
Module Overview:
In this module, students will learn to recognize the /long u/ sound with the silent e spelling pattern and practice writing and spelling words that follow this pattern. They will read and use the high-frequency words out, who, and new and expand their vocabulary. Students will strengthen phonics skills by working with the blends sp, st, sl, and sw, segmenting syllables, and decoding words in the Decodable Book with fluency. In reading, they will identify characters, setting, and major events in stories and practice retelling using the five-finger retell strategy. Students will also explore persuasive texts, learning to recognize how an author tries to convince the reader.
Module Materials:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Material(s) |
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| 1 | 35.1 Long U |
a small mirror colored squares scissors glue crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors) highlighter (assorted colors) |
| 2 | 35.2 Long U |
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors) markers(optional) paint(optional) |
| 3 | 35.3 Long U | modeling clay; |
| 4 | 35.4 Long U |
sidewalk chalk (optional) paintbrush (optional) |
| 5 | 35.5 Long U | a small mirror; |
Module Objectives:
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| 1 | 35.1 Long U |
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| 2 | 35.2 Long U |
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| 3 | 35.3 Long U |
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| 4 | 35.4 Long U |
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| 5 | 35.5 Long U |
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Module Key Words:
| Key Words | Words of the Week | Spelling Words | Vocabulary Words |
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phoneme: /long u/; long u silent e spelling pattern long u silent e blends plot characters setting major events persuasive text syllables persuasive texts |
out who new |
cube tube mule cute huge mute dune June |
chilly bay reach rotten bloom relax |
Module Assignments:
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Learning Coach Notes:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Notes |
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| 1 | 35.1 Long U | In this module, students will learn that the letter u makes the /long u/ sound. Students will learn some words that begin with the /long u/ sound. They will also learn the long u silent e spelling pattern. Help your learner make connections with this new phoneme by listening for words with the /long u/ sound in them all week. Your child will also use context clues from the Module Story to learn six new vocabulary words. |
| 2 | 35.2 Long U | Students will continue learning about the /long u/ phoneme. Students will practice counting syllables in multisyllabic words. They will practice identifying the parts of a story using the Module Story and then continue working on their writing project by writing the conclusion. You may wish to provide a break before writing so that your learner is fresh to tackle a more challenging task. |
| 3 | 35.3 Long U | In this lesson, students will continue practicing the /long u/ phoneme. They will count phonemes in words and practice spelling words and words of the week. Use the Words of the Week Book to help your learner continue practicing all the words they have learned. Your learner will answer comprehension questions with the Module Story and use a picture dictionary to practice vocabulary words. To practice handwriting, your child will write letters from the alphabet. |
| 4 | 35.4 Long U | Today, students will continue practicing the concepts and skills learned this week. Students will also learn about persuasive texts. Your learner will continue to work on their My Favorite Author Writing Project to either complete or proofread the conclusion. |
| 5 | 35.5 Long U | Your learner will have a short review video before demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and skills learned this week. |
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.
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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.
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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 |
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| 1 | Mule Train Mail | Craig Brown | |
| 2 | S is for Sleeping Bear Dunes: A National Lakeshore Alphabet | Kathy-Jo Wargin | AD1290L |
| 3 | King Hugo's Huge Ego | Chris Van Dusen | AD920L |
| 4 | Rude Giants | Audrey Wood | |
| 5 | When Sue Found Sue: Sue Hendrickson Discovers Her T. Rex | Toni Buzzeo | 1080 |
Module Outing:
Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.
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