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Module 5

Tips for Success

5.00 Print your itinerary and place it behind a new tab in

your language arts notebook.

Make sure that you have printed a copy of your

segment 2 pace chart and that you have labeled each

week with due dates of each Sunday after you begin

your work.

For module 5, you will need to have the novel that you

chose to read. If you were in segment 1, you were

given this list in 4.01. If you are new to segment 2, you

may find the novel list by clicking “Course Information”

and “Materials”. Please call me if you do not have your

novel so that we may discuss your beginning point in

segment 2.

As you read each lesson:

*Carefully read all information

*Click on each link you see and carefully review the

information on each

*Complete practice activities as you encounter each

*Print important pages/take careful notes. Place all

practice activities and notes in your language arts

notebook.

5.01 This lesson explains how you will complete the module along

with reading your novel. All links within your lessons are

important, but I would like to highlight a few for you.

The link titled “Reading Schedule” shows you which

pages/chapters you should read prior to completing

different lessons in the module. (Basically, you will

divide your novel into four parts. Part 1 should be read

prior to completing lesson 5.01, Part 2 should be

completed prior to completing lessons 5.02 and 5.03,

Part 3 should be read prior to completing lessons 5.04

and 5.05, and Part 4 should be read prior to completing

lessons 5.06-5.08.)

(more below)

The link titled “Traveler’s Log Journal” shows you the

specific directions for each of the four traveler’s logs

you will write. (Note: Only the first and fourth

traveler’s logs are required work.)

The link titled “Lesson 5.07” explains that you will be

keeping a list of at least 10 words as you read your

novel. Keep an eye out for words that are new to you

or challenge you in some way.

5.01A:

This is your first two paragraph traveler’s log entry.

5.01B:

This assessment will check your understanding of the

elements of fiction.

As you complete your exam, you may find it helpful to

have a separate tab open to the lesson so that you may

refer to it as you consider your choices and choose

your answers. Just be careful not to click away from

the assessment itself, as you will not be allowed to open

it again. If you do move away from the assessment, you

will need me to reset it for you, and you will begin again.

5.02 5.02A:

At the bottom of the “Explore” tab, you will find a link

titled “fact-finding details”. Click there to read the

directions for this assessment.

Part I of 5.02A is where you will list three facts you

learned about the actual setting of your novel. There

are links to many of the books which will help you

research your facts. You are also welcome to google

the setting of your novel to learn more about that

particular place and time.

Part II of 5.02A is where you will answer three

questions:

1) Where is your novel taking place?

2) When is your novel taking place? (If you are

not told this directly, use context clues.

Think of what the characters wear, how they

speak, what type of houses they live in, what

they do for fun/work, etc. I am looking for a

specific time period. You may also know a

season or time of year as well.)

3) What have you learned about the background

of your setting? (Think of how you are

picturing this place in your head. Is it

crowded? Big city? Rural area? Bright? Dim?

Hot? Cold? Clean? Dirty? Etc.)

***Note: If you are reading Princess Academy, the setting is

fictional. For you, be sure that you click on the link for

Princess Academy, and you will see a graphic organizer

highlighting place, time, and environment. That is what you

will complete only. You will not have part I and part II

separately.

5.02B:

You have two options, located on the “Reflect” tab.

Option 1: Write a postcard to your main character pretending

that you are visiting his/her hometown. Write a full, five

sentence paragraph about what you are experiencing on your

visit. Your supporting details should be things you learned

about the setting from reading your novel. Be sure to write in

friendly letter form.

Or

Option 2: Describe the car your main character would have.

Write a full, five sentence paragraph about what make and

model this character would drive. For details, consider if it

would be a fast car or slow? What color? Interior? “Add-

ons”? etc.

For both option 1 and 2, be sure to proofread your work so

that you have corrected any spelling, capitalization,

punctuation, or grammar mistakes.

5.03 5.03A:

You are asked to write a news lead and to create a headline

for your news article. There are links in your lesson to give

tips on creating a headline and to learn more about writing a

news lead.

Pretend that the story you are reading about is real

and that you are a reporter writing a news article about

the events taking place. You are introducing the main

who, what, where, when, and why.

Here's an example from a story we all know and love, The

Three Little Pigs.

TERROR STRIKES LOCAL FOREST

Yesterday, in a nearby forest, terror struck as a ravenous

wolf focused on making a family of pigs, three brothers, his

lunch. After realizing their immediate danger, the three pig

brothers each returned home. (An interesting point--each of

their homes are made from very different materials.) After

huffing and puffing relentlessly, the wolf began destroying

their homes one by one, as each pig ran for safety.

I've given you the who (three little pig brothers), the what

(pigs trying to escape a wolf), the where (in a forest), the

when (yesterday), and they why (the wolf is hungry).

After this news lead, I would have continued my article to

explain more detail of what took place and how the issue was

resolved.

5.03B:

As you can see in our SEGMENT PACE CHART PLUS, this is an

EXEMPT assignment. This is a PRACTICE assignment only and

will not count toward your overall grade average.

5.04 Read your lesson, complete practice activities, take

notes/print helpful information, and complete your

assessment as directed.

5.05 5.05A:

You will complete an assessment to show your understanding

of theme.

Select the theme of your novel. Theme is the message

of the story. You can think of what the characters or

readers learn through their journey. It is not the

subject of the book (about dogs or sports). It is also

not the genre (mystery, drama, science fiction).

On the “Explore” page of your lesson, there is a link

titled “Starter List of Themes”. This is a really helpful

tool in helping to choose the theme of the story you

have read.

At the bottom of the “Explore” page, there is a link

titled “Select a Theme Song”. You will choose a song

that you feel goes along best with the theme of your

novel. This link shows you exactly what you will write in

your paragraph, sentence by sentence.

5.05B:







5.07 5.07A:

This is where you will submit the 10 words you have gathered

as you read your novel.

Be sure to include each word, definition, and part of

speech (whether each word is a noun, verb, adjective,

or adverb).

Be sure to write a sentence using each word that you have

learned. Challenge yourself to use more than one word in

each sentence.

5.07B:

This is your fourth entry of your traveler’s log. The

directions are again linked in this lesson for you.

Remember, you are writing two full, five sentence

paragraphs addressing the points given in the

directions.

When you write chapter titles, main words are

capitalized. Chapter titles are also placed in quotes

(though novel titles are underlined or put in italics).

5.08 You will be writing a five paragraph persuasive essay to

convince others to read the novel you chose for this module.

The “Explore” page of your lesson contains specific

information for each paragraph of the essay you will

write.

BRAINSTORM: Begin by thinking of the reasons why

you would recommend someone read this novel. There

are ideas for you in your lesson. Choose three specific,

separate reasons that you feel you will be able to

provide details and support to explain. These will be

your topics for your body paragraphs.

Ideas: interesting character(s), exciting plot, unique

setting, author’s writing style, important

theme/message, or challenging vocabulary

Please talk with me if you are struggling to think three

solid reasons, and I will help you.

PLAN: Before you begin writing your essay, take time

to plan your thoughts. If you completed module 4, you

are welcome to use the outline format that you used

for your smart shopper essay. You may also use a

different type of organizer. Just remember, that

listing your ideas before you write will help you

organize your thoughts, remember all that you plan to

say, and will allow you to focus on HOW you are sharing

your thoughts.

WRITE: Compose your essay following the five

paragraph structure you see in your lesson. Be sure

that you take time to make any needed revisions and to

proofread for proper spelling, capitalization,

punctuation, and grammar.

PUBLISH: You will post your entire essay on the

discussion board for this lesson. Be sure to submit

your assessment for scoring.

Don’t forget to respond to the essay of a classmate.

Write what you feel he or she did well or what you

enjoyed about their writing. Be specific. Make sure

that your comments are 2-3 sentences in length and

that you write in friendly letter form.

5.09 This assessment is for students completing the advanced

section of the course. Please let me know if you have specific

questions on this assessment.

5.10 Review your work in your module.

Resubmit any assessments that you choose to improve.

Complete your chapter review and check your score

when you are complete.

Keep in mind, these questions are similar to the types of

questions you will see later on your segment exam. If you are

not pleased with your score, I am happy to reset your exam

for you. I am happy to review any information with you that

you found confusing or unclear.

Module 6

Tips for Success



Check your dated pace chart to make sure that you are

on target or ahead of pace. If you have fallen behind,

plan to complete extra assignments each week until you

are back on track.




information on each




notebook.




6.02 You will write a poem creating similes.

On the “Reflect” page of your lesson, click the link

titled “Simile Writing” for the specific directions for

your poem.

Your poem will be structured like this:

Line 1: The first part of your simile (this is the object

you will compare to others)

Like

Line 3: This is your first simile

Like

Line 5: This is your second simile

Like

Line 7: This is your third simile

You will post your poem on the discussion board for this

lesson. There are directions for creating your

discussion board post in the purple help box.

Be sure to respond to the poem of a classmate. Write

what you enjoyed or found to be well done with their

writing. Be specific! Make sure that your comments

are 2-3 sentences in length and that you have written

in friendly letter form.

Submit for scoring.

6.03 You are writing a poem using similes and a metaphor.

On the “Reflect” page, click the link titled “Writing an

Emotion Metaphor and Simile poem”. Your specific

directions are located here.

Your poem will be about an emotion. Choose which

emotion you will write about and insert your choice

where you see the word “emotion” in the poem below.

Your poem will be structured exactly like this:

(Emotion) is color. (This line is a metaphor.)

It sounds like... (This line is a simile.)

It tastes like... (This line is a simile.)

It smells like... (This line is a simile.)

(Emotion) feels like... (This line is a simile.)

6.04 You will be using sensory language to write two haiku poems.

Haiku poems are about nature.

When writing haiku poems, you are limited by the size

of each line. It is important to choose your words

carefully. Try to avoid small words such as “the” “and”,

“a” and stick descriptive, sensory language.

A haiku will follow this structure:

Line 1: 5 syllables

Line 2: 7 syllables

Line 3: 5 syllables

You will give your poem a title.

Tip: Try to not actually use the subject of the poem

actually within the haiku. For example, if your haiku is

about a storm, you can title it “The Storm”, but then in

your actual haiku, try not to use the word storm. Use

descriptive language to SHOW the storm.

Remember, you will create two haiku poems to submit.

6.05 You will be creating a poem using sound devices. After

carefully reading your lesson, along with all of the links and

practices you encounter, you will write your poem.

You will write about a place you know well.

You will use both onomatopoeia (at least one example)

and rhyme (at least two words) in your poem.

Tip: For onomatopoeia, try to avoid adding “ing” or “ed”

to your word to truly capture the sound. You may try

using all caps to make the sound “louder”.

Your poem should be 6-8 lines in length.

You will post your poem to the discussion board for this

lesson. Don’t forget to submit your assessment for

scoring.

You will also respond to the poem of a classmate, using

friendly letter form.

You may want to include the following:

What is one plus, or the most positive thing I see in the

poem?

What is one minus, or weakness, I see in the poem?

What changes can be made for you to improve this

part?

What line do I find to be the most interesting? Why?

6.06 This grammar junction focuses on prepositions. They are

tricky, but easy once you get the hang of it.

Be sure to print or copy the list of prepositions located

on the “Embark” page of your lesson under the “ABC

Teach’s Preposition Chart” link.

A helpful trick is to remember that most prepositions

can complete this sentence:

A frog can go _____ a log.

A frog can go behind/near/below/behind a log.

An exception is the preposition “except”, which is easy

to remember.

Prepositions will always be followed by a noun. This

noun is called the object of the preposition.

behind a table

table=object of the preposition (it is the noun that

follows the preposition)

The preposition to the object (the noun that follows) is

called the prepositional phrase. Note: There may be

adjectives between the preposition and the object, and

they are part of the prepositional phrase.

behind a table=prepositional phrase

(begins with the preposition, followed by the object,

with the article adjective “a” in between)

Read the questions on your assessment carefully. Some

will ask you to find the preposition, some will ask you to

find the object, and some will ask you to find the entire

prepositional phrase. Use your chart to help you!

One last tip, http://youtu.be/yfExXGMX2JM is a

youtube link to “Busy Prepositions”. So much fun to

watch, and you might find yourself singing along as you

complete your activity.

6.07 As you can see in our SEGMENT PACE CHART PLUS, this is an



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6.08 You will write a poem using words from your module 5 or

module 6 glossaries.

Your poem should be about a topic which interests you

(nature, sports, friends, family, etc.)

Your poem will be 6-8 lines.

You will include any five words from your module 5

and/or module 6 glossaries.

Include at least one of the elements of poetry you have

practiced in your lessons so far (simile, metaphor,

sensory language, imagery, onomatopoeia, or rhyme)

You will post your poem on the discussion board.

You will respond to a classmate, sharing what you

enjoyed or found interesting about his/her poem. Be

sure to write 2-3 thoughtful sentences, and make sure

you write in friendly letter form.




6.10 6.10A:

Review your work in your module.




Keep in mind, as with module 5, these questions are similar to

the types of questions you will see later on your segment

exam. If you are not pleased with your score, I am happy to

reset your exam for you. I am happy to review any

information with you that you found confusing or unclear.

6.10B:

Call, text, email, or schedule an appointment for me to call you

for your oral exam. Please review your notes prior to our

conversation.

Module 7

Tips for Success






are back on track.




information on each




notebook.

7.01 For this lesson you will respond to a dramatic reading.

On the “Explore” page, you will find your directions. There

are three important links, and you will use these at the same

time.

Click the link to “Chapter One” to find the text you will

read as you listen to the passage.

Click the link “Narrator and Alice Questions” to open

your note taking guide.

Click the link to “Lit2Go’s Chapter One”. This is the

audio recording of the passage as it is read aloud.

Follow along as you listen.

You will then write a paragraph response. You are responding

to the way the passage was read (NOT the story itself). Your

paragraph should be 5-7 full sentences and should have a

clear topic, body, and closing.

Be sure to include:

Your personal response to the narrator's voice - tell

how listening to the reading made you feel.

The reader's emotions, with the cues from the reading

that tell you how she is feeling.

An overall grade you would give the reader for her role,

with an explanation why you give her the grade you

decide on.

7.02 In this lesson, you will be learning about the elements of

drama.

There is not an assessment to submit for this lesson, but

it is important that you complete all activities, take good

notes, and save them in your notebook.

7.03 7.03A:

You now have the chance to share your dramatic talents by

performing The Magic Brocade as either Chen, Li-en, or the

Widow. You should recruit family members or friends to

perform the other roles. (It’s ok if you each play more than

one part.) Have fun with your performance!!

On the “Explore” page, you will find a link to the “Read-Aloud

Rubric”.

You will turn in your score for each of the five categories on

the rubric, along with your total score.

7.03B:

Complete as directed.

7.04 You will be creating a playbill for The Magic Brocade.

On the bottom of the “Embark” page, you will find a sample

playbill. You will be creating something very similar.

On the “Explore” page, underneath the heading for “The

Picture Perfect Playbill”, you will find specific directions for

each of the four parts you will create:

You will give your playbill an “artistic” quality. There

are links to help you with ideas. Students commonly

use word or power point to create their playbills.

You will list each character in the Cast of Characters.

Biographies: You will choose an actor or actress to play

the roles of Chen, Li-en, and the Widow. You will then

research each of those actors, and you will write a one

paragraph biography of each. In your lesson, you will

see bullet points of what you may choose to include in

your actor biography paragraphs.

Play Summary: You will then write a two paragraph

play summary.

The first paragraph will include the title, author,

setting, and character descriptions.

The second paragraph will summarize the plot (the

main sequence of events).

Note: On the “Reflect” page, you will see “Playbill Rubric”

which will, again, go over each of the required parts of your

playbill.

7.05 7.05A:

You will compose three compound sentences that tell some

unusual facts about you.

Remember, a compound sentence is formed by joining two

complete sentences together with a comma and a conjunction.

We have a great link in the purple help box to help guide you

in writing compound sentences.

HINT: It may be easiest to write two sentences before you

try to join them together.

Here is an example:

I can wiggle my ears. It makes my son laugh.

I can wiggle my ears, and it makes my son laugh.

TIP: Here is a way to check to see if you have written your

compound sentence correctly. Hold your finger over the

comma and conjunction. You should see that you have two

separate sentences on either side of your finger.

TRY IT:

I went to the store, and bought yummy grapes.

If I hold my finger over the comma and conjunction, here is

what I see:

I went to the store, and bought yummy grapes.

I went to the store. That is definitely a complete sentence.

Bought yummy grapes. That is NOT a complete sentence.

That means that I DO NOT have a compound sentence.

To fix it, I would do this:

I went to the store, and I bought yummy grapes.

You will see that I had to add the word “I” to make the

second sentence I joined complete.

Advanced challenge: You can also form compound sentences

by using a semicolon. When you form a compound sentence by

semicolon, there is no need for a conjunction.

I can wiggle my ears; it makes my son laugh.

Try it!!

Have fun writing your sentences! I can’t wait to learn some

unique facts about YOU!

In your first sentence, you should use the conjunction

“and”. In your second, you should use the conjunction

“but”, and in your third sentence, you should use the

conjunction “or”.

Post your three compound sentences on the discussion

board and submit your assessment for scoring.

Don’t forget to respond to a classmate by commenting

on what you learned about him/her and/or what you

may have had in common. Please remember to write

your response in friendly letter form.

Note: You will use this same skill on part II of your segment

exam.

7.05B:


7.06 7.06A:

It’s your turn to write a script!

Your script should be at least 10 lines and should be

between at least two characters.

You should use at least 5 of your vocabulary words

from your module 6 or 7 glossaries.

You should include a minor conflict.

Be sure that you use your words with the meanings you

see on your glossaries. Keep in mind, some words have

multiple meanings.

Post your script on the discussion board and submit

your assessment for scoring.

Be sure to respond to the script of a classmate, sharing

what you liked about his/her writing. Don’t forget to

write your response in friendly letter form.

7.06B:





7.08 Review your work in your module.









Module 8

Tips for Success






are back on track.




information on each




notebook.

8.01 On the “Embark” page, you will be asked to keep a list of

personal vocabulary words as you read through the passages in

this module. You will turn this in for your assessment for

lesson 8.06.

You will be focusing on biographies in this lesson, and you will

be practicing your research skills.

On the “Explore” page, you are given 6 questions to answer as

you read the passage at the link “Harriet Tubman Biography”.

As you write your answers to these questions, you will want to be mindful to paraphrase. There is a VERY important section in this lesson at the link “Plagiarism Tutorial”. Part of learning how to research properly is to learn how to explain what you have learned, rather than word-for-word, directly from the text.

After you read about Ms. Tubman and answer your questions

(being careful to paraphrase), you will write an obituary.

Please click “Writing Process Steps to Write an Obituary” for

further detail.

Your obituary for Ms. Tubman should be two

paragraphs in length. Each paragraph should be five,

full sentences and should have a clear beginning,

middle, and end.

Use the details in the six questions you answered as

you read as the detail for your paragraphs.

Focus on her early years in the first paragraph.

Remember, an obituary begins by sharing the name of

the person and the date of death.

Focus on her later years in the second paragraph.

Please proofread what you have written so that you are

using proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and

grammar. You want your writing quality to be as

polished as your ideas.

8.02 8.02A:

You will be exploring autobiographies in this lesson.

On the “Explore” page, you will find several links to

information about the life of Abraham Lincoln, including

a piece written by Lincoln himself.

As you read, be sure to gather details about nine major

points in his life (including his birth, election as US

President, and his death).

You will use your notes to create a timeline of Lincoln’s

life. There are specific instructions at the link

“Timeline Instructions and Rubric”.

Your timeline will include 9 major events from Lincoln’s

life including his year of birth, his election as US

President, and his death.

If you use the “ReadWriteThink” link to create your

timeline, you cannot save your work. You must print it,

scan it, save it is a jpeg file, and submit that way.

You can also create a list of events, if you choose. It

will look similar to this:

Year event

Year event

Year event

And so on…

Please be mindful to continue to show your paraphrasing skills. Copying word for word is not allowed. You are welcome to review the “Plagiarism Tutorial” from lesson 8.01.

8.02B:




8.03 You will be writing your own mini biography! I can’t WAIT to

learn more about you!!!

For specific directions, click the link “Writing the

Autobiographical Sketch” from your “Explore” page.

You will write three paragraphs focusing on three

specific periods in your life.

Paragraph 1: Infancy or toddler years

Paragraph 2: Kindergarten or Elementary school years

Paragraph 3: Middle School

Each paragraph should be five, full sentences. You

should have a clear topic, supporting sentences, and

closing for each.

You are asked to include a photo for each paragraph.

If you can include actual photos of yourself—that’s GREAT!!

You may find that your file becomes too large to attach. If

that is the case, try emailing it to me. You can also try saving

each photo/paragraph as a separate file (three files total).

If you are not able to include actual photos of yourself, no

worries! You are welcome to include clip art or other images

to illustrate these times in your life. For example, if you are

writing about having a favorite blanket when you were a baby,

you could find an image of a baby blanket. I hope that helps!

8.04 8.04A:

You will be writing your FUTURE autobiography! How cool!!!

You will write three paragraphs. For specific directions and

writing ideas, from the “Explore” page, click the link “Future

Focus Autobiography Writing Process Steps”.

Paragraph 1: You will write about your life 10 years

from now.

Paragraphs 2 and 3: You will focus on the world around

you. You will discuss living accommodations,

transportation, clothing, and education. (Choose two

topics for each paragraph.)

Be sure to write from the point of view of the “future”

you. You will be writing in present tense. You will use

words like “it is”, “there are”, “we have”, etc.

Remember, each paragraph should have five, full

sentences and should have a clear topic, body, and

closing.

8.04B




8.05 8.05A:

Read your lesson, complete practice activities, take



8.05B:




8.06 You will be turning in the personal vocabulary words that you

gathered as you worked through Module 8.

For each word, you will need to include:

Word

Part of Speech (noun, verb, adjective, or adverb)

Definition

A sentence that you have written to show you

understand how to correctly use each word. Challenge

yourself to use more than one word in each sentence.




8.08 8.08A:

Review your work in your module.









8.09B:

Call, text, email, or schedule an appointment for me to call you

for your oral exam. I will give you the password to your

segment exam when we talk. Please review your notes prior to

our conversation.

LIVE LESSON ALERT!!!

Each and every week we offer a LIVE segment exam review. Please check the

calendar of live lessons on your course announcement page and make plans to attend.

8.09 This is your segment exam.

8.09A:

This portion requires a password, which you should receive at

the end of your last oral exam. This portion of the test is

multiple choice and matching.

8.09B:

This is the written portion of your exam.

Open your work for either 8.03 or 8.04.

You will take the three paragraphs you wrote for either

assignment, and you will add one compound sentence

to each.

Please highlight or bold the sentences you add so that

they are clear to me.

If you would like a review on compound sentence

writing, we have a great guide for you in the purple help

box. Please, also, return to the Segment Tips for 7.05.

Please proofread all that you have written so that you

are using proper spelling, punctuation, capitalization,

and grammar. You want your writing quality to be as

polished as your ideas.

Congratulations on completing your course!!!!!

I am SO proud of you!!!!

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