Module 5 Myths-Language Arts 3A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will be learning about the oy and oi spelling pattern. They will preview their sight words and vocabulary words. They will learn about their comprehension skill for this week, which is characters. Then, they will learn about the difference between common and proper nouns. They will learn how to write a character description. They will write a journal entry. They will learn about myths and practice reading fluency.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	5.1 - Myths	None
2	5.2 - Myths	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils
3	5.3 - Myths	independent reading book pen or pencil
4	5.4 - Myths	independent reading book pen or pencil
5	5.5 - Myths	independent reading book pen or pencil

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	5.1 - Myths	Define common and proper nouns. Explain a character description. Define a character trait. Write a descriptive paragraph. Distinguish between words with the oy and oi pattern. Recognize sight words. Define vocabulary words.
2	5.2 - Myths	Set a purpose for reading "The Golden Touch." Define a myth. Correctly identify common and proper nouns. Form the cursive letters k, r, and s. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition.
3	5.3 - Myths	Correctly identify common and proper nouns. Construct a rough draft of a character description. Apply expression to reading aloud. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Build spelling words.
4	5.4 - Myths	Spell phonics and sight words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Demonstrate comprehension after reading by answering comprehension questions. Correctly identify and correct common and proper nouns in sentences. Edit and revise writing. Form the cursive letters k, r, and s.
5	5.5 - Myths	Spell phonics and sight words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Develop sentences using vocabulary words. Describe the character traits of King Midas. Edit writing for errors. Present a character description in written and oral form. Demonstrate comprehension after independent reading.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Sight Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
character trait common noun proper noun character description myth journal entry cursive fluency independent reading	brownbutcamediddoeatfourgetgoodhaveheinto	boilboyjoytoysoilfoiljoincoin	treasurewealthysatisfyastonishedfrenzydespair

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	5.1 - Myths	8	Journal Entry
2	5.2 - Myths	2	Spelling
2	5.2 - Myths	6	Writing
2	5.2 - Myths	7	Handwriting
3	5.3 - Myths	3	Vocabulary
4	5.4 - Myths	2	Spelling
4	5.4 - Myths	5	Grammar
4	5.4 - Myths	6	Writing
4	5.4 - Myths	7	Handwriting
5	5.5 - Myths	2	Spelling
5	5.5 - Myths	5	Writing
5	5.5 - Myths	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
5.1 - Myths	What sound does -oi and-oy make? What words have -oi and -oy in them? What is a character trait? What is a common noun? What is a proper noun? What is a character description?
5.2 - Myths	What sound does -oi and-oy make? What words have -oi and -oy in them? What is a myth? What is a character trait? What is a common noun? What is a proper noun? What is a character description?
5.3 - Myths	What sound does -oi and-oy make? What words have -oi and -oy in them? What is a myth? What is a character trait? What is a common noun? What is a proper noun? What is a character description?
5.4 - Myths	What sound does -oi and-oy make? What words have -oi and -oy in them? What is a myth? What is a character trait? What is a common noun? What is a proper noun? What is a character description?
5.5 - Myths	What sound does -oi and-oy make? What words have -oi and -oy in them? What is a myth? What is a character trait? What is a common noun? What is a proper noun? What is a character description?

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
5.1 - Myths	Myths Spelling Words	What sound does -oi and-oy make? What words have -oi and -oy in them?

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	DK Readers L3: Greek Myths	Deborah Lock
2	National Geographic Kids Everything Mythology: Begin Your Quest for Facts, Photos, and Fun Fit for Gods and Goddesses	Blake Hoena	990L
3	Keep a Lid on It, Pandora! (Myth-O-Mania)	Kate McMullan
4	Zeus and the Thunderbolt of Doom	Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams	570L

Module Outing:

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

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