Module 1: Introduction - Course Guide
Module Overview:
This lesson will explain what students will learn in language arts this year. The objectives, the skills and materials students will need, and some key words for this lesson are all listed on this page.
Module Materials:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Material(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spelling 1: Practice 1 | None |
| 2 | Welcome to Language Arts |
pen or pencil *Language Arts 4A Workbook, ISBN 978-1-63916-020-4 (optional) |
Module Objectives:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Objective(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spelling 1: Practice 1 |
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| 2 | Welcome to Language Arts |
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Module Key Words:
| Key Words | Spelling Words |
|---|---|
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literature process benchmark spelling |
process diagram strategy slang literature opinion multiplication estimation sphere gravity experiment magnetic observation nomadic indigenous region contribution immigrate colonies establish |
Module Assignments:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Page # | Assignment Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Welcome to Language Arts | 7 | Writer in Training |
Learning Coach Notes:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spelling 1: Practice 1 | To prepare for the Spelling 1: Spelling Test, have your student practice their spelling words over the coming weeks. |
| 2 | Welcome to Language Arts |
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 |
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| Welcome to Language Arts |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome to Language Arts | Book Box |
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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 |
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Module Outing:
Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.
| # | Outing |
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