Module 9: Fun with Fables-Language Arts 2 - Course Guide

Module Overview:

In this module, learners will build their reading and writing skills by exploring the traditional world of fables. They will practice identifying and reading words with -ng and -nk endings, master high-frequency words such as thank, bring, and drink, and learn to use context clues to find the meaning of new vocabulary. In grammar, learners will discover how to use adjectives to add descriptive detail to their sentences while practicing the neat formation of the letters y and z. As they read various fables, they will learn to cite evidence to identify the unique characteristics of this genre, such as animals acting like humans and the presence of a moral. Finally, learners will apply these skills to write, revise, and edit their own original stories, focusing on creating a clear conflict and a satisfying resolution in their final published narrative.

Module Materials:

Lesson # Lesson Title Material(s)
1 9.1 Fun with Fables None
2 9.2 Fun with Fables modeling clay
Writing Notebook
Handwriting Notebook
3 9.3 Fun with Fables note cards or pieces of paper;
4 9.4 Fun with Fables shaving cream (optional)
baking sheet (optional)
watercolor paint (optional)
paintbrush (optional)
paper towel (optional)
cup of water (optional)
paper (optional)
highlighters (assorted colors)
Handwriting Notebook
5 9.5 Fun with Fables None

Module Objectives:

Lesson # Lesson Title Objective(s)
1 9.1 Fun with Fables
  1. Identify words ending in -ng and -nk.
  2. Identify high-frequency words: thank, bring, drink.
  3. Use context clues to find the meaning of new vocabulary words.
  4. Recognize characteristics of a fable.
  5. Identify adjectives.
2 9.2 Fun with Fables
  1. Identify characteristics in a fable.
  2. Classify adjectives.
  3. Construct a rough draft of a narrative with a conflict.
  4. Demonstrate the correct formation of letters: Yy, Zz.
3 9.3 Fun with Fables
  1. Distinguish shades of meaning in vocabulary words.
  2. Recognize characteristics in a fable.
  3. Recognize adjectives.
  4. Revise a narrative with a conflict.
4 9.4 Fun with Fables
  1. Recognize words ending in -ng, -nk.
  2. Recall characteristics in a fable.
  3. Demonstrate understanding of conventions by editing a narrative with conflict.
  4. Demonstrate the correct formation of letters: Yy, Zz.
5 9.5 Fun with Fables
  1. Demonstrate fluency when reading a grade-level text.
  2. Cite evidence of characteristics in a fable.
  3. Revise sentences with adjectives.
  4. Create a published narrative with conflict.

Module Key Words:

Key Words Words of the Week Spelling Words Vocabulary Words
context clues
fluency
graphic organizer
fable
adjectives
conflict
glued sound
rough draft
revise
edit
publish
 thank
bring
drink
 bang
sing
long
rung
hang
drank
blink
trunk
shrink
tank
 magnifying
different
enormous
steaming
shivered

Module Assignments:

Lesson # Lesson Title Page # Assignment Title

Learning Coach Notes:

Lesson # Lesson Title Notes
1 9.1 Fun with Fables If your learner struggles to hear or distinguish between the endings –nk and –ng, it can help them to enunciate each word, paying close attention to the last sound. In conversation, when native English speakers say a word ending in –ng, they do not emphasize the /g/ at the end of the word. If your learner is doing this, you can model for them how to say the /g/ at the end of a word in a sentence, like, “I have a ring on my finger.” If your learner is a reluctant writer, you can ask guiding questions to get them thinking about their conflict narrative. Examples are “What are two animals that might want the same thing?” or “What could be in the way of Character A reaching their goal?”
2 9.2 Fun with Fables In the introductory activity, letter choices have been provided for students who may become overwhelmed by too many choices. This gives them a manageable number of combinations to try. If your learner finds this activity easy, invite them to use the whole alphabet. They may notice that they can add two letters to make an initial blend sound. You can continue to practice the patterns by building nonsense words for your learner to decode. Once your learner has mastered the sounds, encourage them to build two-syllable words with the blends.
3 9.3 Fun with Fables Your learner can make their writing come alive by using adjectives effectively. To develop this skill, give your learner pictures of landscapes or animals and ask them to generate a list of adjectives or write descriptive sentences about the image. A walk outside can help your learner to build their knowledge base of sensory details. Ask them to think about what they can see, smell, taste, touch, and hear. You can also ask your learner to say adjectives that specifically describe the texture, size, color, shape, quantity, and weight of an object.
4 9.4 Fun with Fables Students will use cloze reading passages to practice their vocabulary words today. If your learner becomes overwhelmed during this activity, try covering everything but one sentence. Have the word bank available and give your learner 2 or 3 choices if they struggle. Encourage them to think about what part of speech fits in the sentence and talk about the parts of speech of their vocabulary words. If your learner excels at cloze reading passages, they can further build their vocabulary by replacing the words in the passage with synonyms. Encourage them to write their own cloze passages for family members, using the word bank or other sets of words.
5 9.5 Fun with Fables You can support your learner’s reading comprehension by considering their interests and strengths. A child who enjoys drawing can do a story retell by creating a comic strip. If your learner enjoys movement, they can act out parts of the story while you encourage them to use more specific words (stomping, tiptoeing). Students who enjoy graphic novels can benefit from having conversations about characters and conflicts in what they’re reading.

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
9.1 Fun with Fables
  1. Can you read -ng, and -nk words?
9.2 Fun with Fables
  1. What is a fable?
9.3 Fun with Fables
  1. What is an adjective?
9.4 Fun with Fables
  1. What is the conflict in a story?
9.5 Fun with Fables
  1. How do you use a rubric?

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 Fables Arnold Lobel

Module Outing:

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

# Outing