Module 23: The Letter Kk- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn to recognize the letter Kk, say its sound, and practice writing it correctly. They will discover that the /k/ sound can also be spelled with the ck combination at the end of words and will explore open syllables. Students will practice reading and spelling words, build vocabulary, and recognize the high-frequency words pretty, have, and was. They will also strengthen grammar by identifying and using adjectives. In reading, students will recall evidence from a text to answer questions and make connections to prior knowledge. Finally, students will begin developing research skills by asking clear questions and gathering relevant information from different sources to support their learning.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 23.1 Letter Kk scissors
glue
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
highlighter (assorted colors)
colored squares
a small mirror
2 23.2 Letter Kk None
3 23.3 Letter Kk scissors
glue
4 23.4 Letter Kk toothpicks
fruit
3 note cards
flyswatter (optional)
5 23.5 Letter Kk a small mirror;

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 23.1 Letter Kk
  1. Identify the letter Kk and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Kk.
  3. Recognize the high-frequency words pretty, have, and was.
  4. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  5. Identify and practice spelling words.
2 23.2 Letter Kk
  1. Identify the letter Kk and tell the letter sound.
  2. Identify and demonstrate an understanding of adjectives.
  3. Recall evidence from the text to answer questions.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to ask a specific question and gather relevant information from various sources related to that question that inform clarity of purpose and conclusions about research.
3 23.3 Letter Kk
  1. Identify the letter Kk and tell the letter sound.
  2. Identify the /k/ phoneme is also used with the ck letter combination at the end of words.
  3. Identify open syllables.
  4. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words and relate new vocabulary to prior knowledge.
4 23.4 Letter Kk
  1. Identify the letter Kk and tell the letter sound.
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of adjectives.
  3. Recall evidence from the text to answer questions.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to ask a specific question and gather relevant information from various sources related to that question that inform clarity of purpose and conclusions about research.
5 23.5 Letter Kk
  1. Formulate the /k/ phoneme with the proper mouth formation.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the letter Kk.
  3. Identify open syllables.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to ask a specific question and gather relevant information from various sources related to that question that inform clarity of purpose and conclusions about research.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
letter Kk
open syllables
adjectives
research
ear spelling
story retell
fluency
 pretty
have
was
 cot
dot
got
hot
lot
log
dog
hog
fog
jog
 peaceful
proud
polite
gentle

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 23.1 Letter Kk As your child learns the new letter and phoneme /k/, spend time practicing the sound to ensure proper pronunciation. Encourage your learner to stand up and kick when practicing the letter, sound, and motion. As your child learns new Words of the Week and spelling words, use the colored squares for a hands-on learning experience. Continue to practice new vocabulary words throughout the week by pointing out when your learner is polite, peaceful, gentle, or proud. 
2 23.2 Letter Kk Students will learn two syllable types today. Understanding open and closed syllables gives students skills needed to read many words. As your learner explores reading on their own, point out open and closed syllables to help your child make the learning connection. Students will also learn about adjectives. Remind your learner that adjectives are a part of speech like nouns and verbs. Understanding parts of speech will help your child understand how the English language works. 
3 23.3 Letter Kk Today, students will continue learning about the letter Kk, the phoneme /k/, and open syllables. Review the difference between open and closed syllables. Encourage your learner to produce an open-syllable word and a closed-syllable word. Your learner will practice handwriting many words today. This helps develop important fine motor skills. Allow breaks as necessary but be sure your child writes each word  independently in their Handwriting Notebook. 
4 23.4 Letter Kk The activity to help students get moving is to make fruit kabobs. If this is not an option, students can make fake fruit kabobs out of pipe cleaners (or straws) and pieces of paper as fruit. As your learner builds words with sounds, encourage them to use finger-stretching to help them identify each sound.  
5 23.5 Letter Kk Your learner will have a short review video before demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and skills learned this week. Guide your child through this lesson but refrain from providing answers. Your learner’s teacher will use this lesson to understand how well 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
23.1 Letter Kk
  1. Can you identify letter Kk and make the letter sound?
23.2 Letter Kk
  1. What are adjectives?
23.3 Letter Kk
  1. What is an open syllable?
23.4 Letter Kk
  1. How do you use evidence to answer a question?
23.5 Letter Kk
  1. What is involved in research 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

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 Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story Will Hillenbrand
2 Kitten's First Full Moon Kevin Henkes 450L
3 If I Were A Kangaroo Mylisa Larsen
4 Three Little Kittens Paul Galdone NP

Module Outing:

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

# Outing