Module 7 Solving Problems-Language Arts 3A - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, students will be learning about the y and igh spelling of words and view their sight words. They will also preview their vocabulary words. They will learn their comprehension skill for this week: literal and nonliteral meanings. Then, they will look at the difference between concrete and abstract nouns. They will also work on topic sentences this week, so we'll look at some examples together. They will write a journal entry. They will practice writing cursive letters. They will practice their reading fluency.

Module Materials:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Material(s)
1	7.1 - Solving Problems	None
2	7.2 - Solving Problems	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils
3	7.3 - Solving Problems	independent reading book pen or pencil
4	7.4 - Solving Problems	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils
5	7.5 - Solving Problems	independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils

Module Objectives:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Objective(s)
1	7.1 - Solving Problems	Distinguish between words with the <i>y</i> and <i>igh</i> pattern. Read sight words. Read vocabulary words and definitions. Define literal and nonliteral meanings. Define concrete and abstract nouns. Explain what a topic sentence is. Write a descriptive paragraph.
2	7.2 - Solving Problems	Spell phonics and sight words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Set a purpose for reading "Sassy, Not Sissy." Correctly identify concrete and abstract nouns. Identify strong topic sentences. Form the cursive letters <i>b</i> and <i>v</i>.
3	7.3 - Solving Problems	Build spelling words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Make an inference about the ending of "Sassy, Not Sissy." Correctly identify concrete and abstract nouns. Explain different formats for topic sentences. Apply rate, expression, and intonation when reading aloud.
4	7.4 - Solving Problems	Spell phonics and sight words. Match vocabulary words with the correct definition. Demonstrate comprehension after reading by answering comprehension questions. Correctly identify concrete and abstract nouns. Identify the topic sentence in "Saving the Manatees." Form the cursive letters <i>b</i> and <i>v</i>.
5	7.5 - Solving Problems	Spell phonics and sight words. Apply vocabulary words to your own writing. Identify and distinguish between literal and nonliteral meanings. Edit writing for errors. Create a strong topic sentence. Demonstrate comprehension after independent reading.

Module Key Words:

Key Words	Sight Words	Spelling Words	Vocabulary Words
literal and nonliteral meanings concrete nouns abstract nouns topic sentence journal entry handwriting cursive fluency manatees independent reading	sawsayshesosoonthattheretheythistoounderwant	highrightfightsightskybymycry	harshcapturedozeoutcomestarverisk

Module Assignments:

Lesson #	Lesson Title	Page #	Assignment Title
1	7.1 - Solving Problems	8	Journal Entry
2	7.2 - Solving Problems	2	Spelling
2	7.2 - Solving Problems	7	Handwriting
3	7.3 - Solving Problems	7	Fluency
4	7.4 - Solving Problems	2	Spelling
4	7.4 - Solving Problems	3	Vocabulary
4	7.4 - Solving Problems	4	Reading
4	7.4 - Solving Problems	5	Grammar
4	7.4 - Solving Problems	7	Handwriting
5	7.5 - Solving Problems	2	Spelling
5	7.5 - Solving Problems	3	Reading
5	7.5 - Solving Problems	5	Writing
5	7.5 - Solving Problems	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
7.1 - Solving Problems	What sound do -y and -igh make? What words end with the -y and -igh sound? What is a literal meaning? What is a non-literal meaning? What is a concrete noun? What is an abstract noun? What is a topic sentence?
7.2 - Solving Problems	What sound do -y and -igh make? What words end with the -y and -igh sound? What is a literal meaning? What is a non-literal meaning? What is a concrete noun? What is an abstract noun? What is a topic sentence?
7.3 - Solving Problems	What sound do -y and -igh make? What words end with the -y and -igh sound? What is a literal meaning? What is a non-literal meaning? What is a concrete noun? What is an abstract noun? What is a topic sentence?
7.4 - Solving Problems	What sound do -y and -igh make? What words end with the -y and -igh sound? What is a literal meaning? What is a non-literal meaning? What is a concrete noun? What is an abstract noun? What is a topic sentence?
7.5 - Solving Problems	What sound do -y and -igh make? What words end with the -y and -igh sound? What is a literal meaning? What is a non-literal meaning? What is a concrete noun? What is an abstract noun? What is a topic sentence?

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
7.1 - Solving Problems	Solving Problems Spelling Words	What sound do -y and -igh make? What words end with the -y and -igh sound?

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	What Do You Do With a Problem?	Kobi Yamada	AD500L
2	Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library	Chris Grabenstein	720L
3	From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler	E.L. Konigsburg	700L

Module Outing:

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

#	Outing
1	Sometimes local libraries host escape rooms for kids and families. See if there is an escape room activity available for kids in your area and test problem-solving skills by trying to escape the escape room.