Module 8 Asking Questions-Language Arts 3A - Course Guide
Module Overview:
In this module, students will be learning about the -sc- and -st- blend of sounds and view their sight words. They will also preview their vocabulary words. They will look at their comprehension skill for this week: sequence of events. Then, they will learn about verbs. They will be writing an opinion paragraph this week, so we'll look at an example together. Finally, they'll finish with a journal entry. They will practice writing cursive letters and practice their reading fluency.
Module Materials:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Material(s) |
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| 1 | 8.1 - Asking Questions |
independent reading book pen or pencil |
| 2 | 8.2 - Asking Questions |
independent reading book pen or pencil crayons or colored pencils |
| 3 | 8.3 - Asking Questions |
independent reading book pen or pencil |
| 4 | 8.4 - Asking Questions |
independent reading book pen or pencil |
| 5 | 8.5 - Asking Questions |
independent reading book pen or pencil |
Module Objectives:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Objective(s) |
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| 1 | 8.1 - Asking Questions |
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| 2 | 8.2 - Asking Questions |
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| 3 | 8.3 - Asking Questions |
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| 4 | 8.4 - Asking Questions |
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| 5 | 8.5 - Asking Questions |
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Module Key Words:
| Key Words | Sight Words | Spelling Words | Vocabulary Words |
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medial blends sequence verb opinion paragraph journal entry cursive handwriting fluency revise edit independent reading |
was well went what white who will with yes after again an |
telescope history monster crystal rescue discover struggled volunteer predict delicate diagram gasp well went what white who with after again |
struggled volunteer predict delicate diagram gasp |
Module Assignments:
| Lesson # | Lesson Title | Page # | Assignment Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8.1 - Asking Questions | 8 | Journal Entry |
| 2 | 8.2 - Asking Questions | 2 | Spelling |
| 2 | 8.2 - Asking Questions | 6 | Writing |
| 2 | 8.2 - Asking Questions | 7 | Handwriting |
| 3 | 8.3 - Asking Questions | 3 | Vocabulary |
| 4 | 8.4 - Asking Questions | 2 | Spelling |
| 4 | 8.4 - Asking Questions | 4 | Reading |
| 4 | 8.4 - Asking Questions | 6 | Writing |
| 4 | 8.4 - Asking Questions | 7 | Handwriting |
| 5 | 8.5 - Asking Questions | 2 | Spelling |
| 5 | 8.5 - Asking Questions | 3 | Reading |
| 5 | 8.5 - Asking Questions | 5 | Writing |
| 5 | 8.5 - Asking Questions | 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 |
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| 8.1 - Asking Questions |
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| 8.2 - Asking Questions |
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| 8.3 - Asking Questions |
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| 8.4 - Asking Questions |
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| 8.5 - Asking Questions |
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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 |
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| 8.1 - Asking Questions | Asking Questions:Sequence of Events |
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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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| 1 | The Tea Party in the Woods | Akiko Miyakoshi | AD460L |
| 2 | A Chicken Followed Me Home! | Robin Page | AD710L |
| 3 | Ask Me | Bernard Waber and Suzy Lee | 250L |
| 4 | What If Everybody Did That? | Ellen Javernick | AD450L |
Module Outing:
Take some time to apply what your student is learning to the real world. Suggested outings are below.
| # | Outing |
|---|---|
| 1 | Please have your student think of questions to ask a worker in their community, such as a police officer, fireman, librarian, local restaurant, or store owner. Visit the person at their place of work and have your student ask if they can interview them to learn more about their job. |