Module 31 To the Moon-Language Arts 2B - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn about a field trip to the Moon. They will also learn the sound of the long double /oo/ pattern, -ew pattern and -ue pattern. They will practice their spelling words, and vocabulary words. They will identify "not" contractions. They will brainstorm and write opinion writing assignment.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	31.1 To the Moon	crayons or colored pencils (optional);
2	31.2 To the Moon	crayons or colored pencils (optional);
3	31.3 To the Moon	crayons or colored pencils (optional);
4	31.4 To the Moon	crayons or colored pencils (optional);
5	31.5 To the Moon	crayons or colored pencils (optional);

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	31.1 To the Moon	Identify the sound of the long double /oo/ pattern in words. Alphabetize our spelling words. Read the definitions of our vocabulary words. Read "Field Trip to the Moon." Identify "not" contractions. Brainstorm and research for an opinion paragraph.
2	31.2 To the Moon	Identify words with the sound made by the <i>-ew</i> pattern. Unscramble spelling words Read vocabulary words in context. Answer text-dependent questions about "Field Trip to the Moon." Create "not" contractions. Write an opinion paragraph rough draft using facts to support the opinion.
3	31.3 To the Moon	Accurately spell our words for this week. Find small words in a larger word. Read vocabulary words in context. Read and answer text-dependent questions. Identify the original word(s) or "not" contractions. Revise an opinion-writing assignment using facts to support the opinion.
4	31.4 To the Moon	Identify words with the sound created by the <i>-ue</i> pattern. Practice spelling words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Distinguish between a fact and an opinion. Identify the meaning of "not" contractions.
5	31.5 To the Moon	Spell words accurately. Write sentences with vocabulary words in context. Match "not" contractions with the original word(s). Accurately answer vocabulary and grammar questions Identify facts and opinions. Publish an opinion-writing assignment using facts to support the opinion. Monitor and clarify fluency using a selection from our story,"Field Trip to the Moon."

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
long double /oo/ pattern "not" contractions brainstorm opinion -ew pattern opinion rough draft facts -oo -ew -ue pattern revise fact edit opinions publish fluency	smooth root school moon room stew chew nephew grew blew glue statue rescue tissue barbecue	phase gravity sphere rotation reflects nervous frightens unfasten armrest

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	31.1 To the Moon	7	Writing
4	31.4 To the Moon	3	Spelling Words
5	31.5 To the Moon	2	Spelling Test
5	31.5 To the Moon	6	Writing

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
31.1 To the Moon	What does the -oo- pattern sound like? What words have the -oo- pattern? What are contractions? What is a fact? What is an opinion?
31.2 To the Moon	What does the -oo- pattern sound like? What words have the -oo- pattern? What does the -ew- pattern sound like? What words have the -ew- pattern sound? What are contractions? What is a fact? What is an opinion?
31.3 To the Moon	What does the -oo- pattern sound like? What words have the -oo- pattern? What does the -ew- pattern sound like? What words have the -ew- pattern sound? What are contractions? What is a fact? What is an opinion?
31.4 To the Moon	What does the -oo- pattern sound like? What words have the -oo- pattern? What does the -ew- pattern sound like? What words have the -ew- pattern sound? What does the -ue pattern sound like? What words have the -ue- pattern? What are contractions? What is a fact? What is an opinion?
31.5 To the Moon	What does the -oo- pattern sound like? What words have the -oo- pattern? What does the -ew- pattern sound like? What words have the -ew- pattern sound? What does the -ue pattern sound like? What words have the -ue- pattern? What are contractions? What is a fact? What is an opinion?

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
31.4 To the Moon	Fact and Opinion	What is a fact? What is an opinion?

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	Moon! Earth's Best Friend	Stacy McAnulty	510L
2	Room on the Broom	Julia Donaldson	AD600L
3	Dragon Stew	Steve Smallman
4	Chewy Louie	Howie Schneider
5	How Groundhog's Garden Grew	Lynne Cherry
6	Too Much Glue	Jason Lefebvre

Module Outing:

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

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