Module 27: Th Digraph- Language Arts K - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will learn to recognize the th digraph at the beginning and end of words, say its sound, and practice writing it correctly. They will strengthen phonics skills by decoding words in the Decodable Book and reading the high-frequency words that, there, this, and with. Students will build vocabulary, create alliteration, and practice identifying the main idea of a text. In writing, they will brainstorm ideas for a fictional story and develop their grammar skills by producing and expanding sentences.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 27.1 Th Digraph a small mirror
colored squares
scissors
glue
crayons or colored pencils (assorted colors)
2 27.2 Th Digraph None
3 27.3 Th Digraph 4 note cards;
4 27.4 Th Digraph None
5 27.5 Th Digraph a small mirror;

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 27.1 Th Digraph
  1. Identify the th digraph at the beginning and end of words and tell the sound.
  2. Recognize the high-frequency words that, there, this, and with.
  3. Demonstrate the correct formation of the digraph th.
  4. Recall knowledge of letter-sound relationships to decode words with the Decodable Book.
2 27.2 Th Digraph
  1. Identify the th digraph at the beginning and end of words and tell the sound.
  2. Create alliteration.
  3. Identify the main idea of a text.
  4. Demonstrate the ability to brainstorm ideas for a fictional story.
3 27.3 Th Digraph
  1. Identify the digraph th at the beginning and end of words and tell the sound.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to brainstorm ideas for a fictional story.
  3. Identify the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  4. Demonstrate the correct formation of the digraph th.
4 27.4 Th Digraph
  1. Identify the digraph th at the beginning and end of words and tell the sound.
  2. Create alliteration.
  3. Identify the main idea of a text.
  4. Demonstrate their ability to produce and expand sentences.
5 27.5 Th Digraph
  1. Identify the digraph th at the beginning and end of words and tell the sound.
  2. Demonstrate the correct formation of the digraph th.
  3. Identify the main idea of a text.
  4. Demonstrate their ability to produce and expand sentences.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
th digraph
alliteration
main idea
brainstorm
word family chunks
blending
expand sentences
retell
fluency
 that
there
this
with
 bath
path
math
with
that
think
 soapy
tent
drawer
half
invitation

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 27.1 Th Digraph A digraph is when two letters make one sound. Your learner will spend the next four weeks learning common digraphs in English. This will allow them to read many more words. Point out and ask your learner to point out the th digraphs you see this week.
2 27.2 Th Digraph As your learner continues to practice making the /th/ sound, remind them to stick their tongue out to produce the sound. This week, the central idea or main idea of a text will be introduced in the comprehension section. Use your learner’s favorite book or movie to discuss the main idea.
3 27.3 Th Digraph Encourage your learner to make connections between the Words of the Week and spelling words that all contain the th digraph. Have your learner identify the th digraph in each word to help reinforce their understanding of this digraph.
4 27.4 Th Digraph The first activity today is to create a thunderstorm to get moving. If this activity is likely to overstimulate your learner, have them draw a picture of a thunderstorm and discuss what a thunderstorm is like.
5 27.5 Th Digraph Your learner will have a short review video before demonstrating their understanding of the concepts and skills learned this week. Guide your learner through this lesson but refrain from providing answers. Your child’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
27.1 Th Digraph
  1. What is a digraph?
27.2 Th Digraph
  1. What sound do the graphemes th make?
27.3 Th Digraph
  1. What does it mean to brainstorm when getting ready to write?
27.4 Th Digraph
  1. What is alliteration?
27.5 Th Digraph
  1. What is the main idea?

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 The Little Engine That Could Watty Piper 630
2 Oh, the Thinks You Can Think! Dr. Seuss 360L
3 Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb Al Perkins
4 Thunder Cake Patricia Polacco 630L
5 Thunder Boy Jr. Sherman Alexie AD420L
6 The Three Pigs David Wiesner NP

Module Outing:

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

# Outing