Module 10 Pond Animals-Language Arts 3A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will be learning about three-letter consonant blends and view their sight words. They will also preview their vocabulary words. They will look at the reading skill for this week: compare and contrast. Then, they will learn about the future verb tense. They will be writing a compare and contrast paragraph this week. Finally, they'll finish with a journal entry. They will also practice writing cursive letters and reading fluency.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	10.1 - Pond Animals	independent reading book pen or pencil
2	10.2 - Pond Animals	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils
3	10.3 - Pond Animals	independent reading book pen or pencil
4	10.4 - Pond Animals	independent reading book pen or pencil
5	10.5 - Pond Animals	independent reading book pen or pencil

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	10.1 - Pond Animals	Distinguish the sound of three-letter blends in words. Read sight words. Read vocabulary words and definitions. Define compare and contrast. Define the meaning of future tense verbs. Write a descriptive paragraph. Describe a compare and contrast paragraph.
2	10.2 - Pond Animals	Spell phonics and sight words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Set a purpose for reading “Paddy’s New Hat.” Correctly identify verb tenses. Plan a compare and contrast paragraph. Form the cursive letters <i>A, C, O, U.</i>
3	10.3 - Pond Animals	Build spelling words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Define the suffix -ful. Correctly identify verb tenses. Construct a rough draft of a compare and contrast paragraph. Apply rate, expression, and intonation when reading aloud.
4	10.4 - Pond Animals	Spell phonics and sight words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Demonstrate comprehension after reading. Correctly place verbs in sentences. Edit and revise a compare and contrast paragraph. Form the cursive letters <i>A, C, O, U.</i>
5	10.5 - Pond Animals	Spell phonics and sight words. Apply vocabulary words to their own writing. Compare and contrast characters. Edit writing for errors. Publish a compare and contrast paragraph. Demonstrate comprehension after independent reading.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Sight Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
animals consonant blends compare contrast future tense journal handwriting cursive fluency suffix revise edit independent reading	here him his how just know let live may of old once	three thread throne throat throb thrill distressed urged satisfied inquired stylish assortment here how just know live of old once	distressed urged satisfied inquired stylish assortment

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	10.1 - Pond Animals	8	Journal Entry
2	10.2 - Pond Animals	2	Spelling
2	10.2 - Pond Animals	6	Writing
2	10.2 - Pond Animals	7	Handwriting
3	10.3 - Pond Animals	3	Vocabulary
4	10.4 - Pond Animals	2	Spelling
4	10.4 - Pond Animals	4	Reading
4	10.4 - Pond Animals	5	Grammar
4	10.4 - Pond Animals	6	Writing
4	10.4 - Pond Animals	7	Handwriting
5	10.5 - Pond Animals	2	Spelling
5	10.5 - Pond Animals	3	Reading
5	10.5 - Pond Animals	5	Writing
5	10.5 - Pond Animals	6	Independent Reading

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
10.1 - Pond Animals	What sound does thr- make? What words have the thr- blend in them? What does it mean to compare and contrast? What is a future tense verb? What is a compare and contrast paragraph? What does the topic sentence state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What do the body sentences state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What does the concluding sentence state in a compare/contrast paragraph?
10.2 - Pond Animals	What sound does thr- make? What words have the thr- blend in them? What does it mean to compare and contrast? What is a future tense verb? What is a compare and contrast paragraph? What does the topic sentence state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What do the body sentences state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What does the concluding sentence state in a compare/contrast paragraph?
10.3 - Pond Animals	What sound does thr- make? What words have the thr- blend in them? What does it mean to compare and contrast? What is a future tense verb? What is a compare and contrast paragraph? What does the topic sentence state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What do the body sentences state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What does the concluding sentence state in a compare/contrast paragraph?
10.4 - Pond Animals	What sound does thr- make? What words have the thr- blend in them? What does it mean to compare and contrast? What is a future tense verb? What is a compare and contrast paragraph? What does the topic sentence state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What do the body sentences state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What does the concluding sentence state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What are the 5 things you need to check when revising your writing?
10.5 - Pond Animals	What sound does thr- make? What words have the thr- blend in them? What does it mean to compare and contrast? What is a future tense verb? What is a compare and contrast paragraph? What does the topic sentence state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What do the body sentences state in a compare/contrast paragraph? What does the concluding sentence state in a compare/contrast paragraph?

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
10.1 - Pond Animals	Pond Animals Compare and Contrast	What does it mean to compare? What does it mean to contrast? What are some clue words that let us know things are being compared? What are some clue words that let us know things are being contrasted? What is a Venn Diagram?

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	The Trumpet of the Swan	E.B. White	750L
2	A Different Pond	Bao Phi	620L
3	The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher	Beatrix Potter	AD840L
4	Pond	Jim LaMarche	AD600L

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	Visit a local pond to observe the animals there. Discuss the things your student observed.