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Welcome to Sight Words! – Sight words are special – We see them a lot in books – Learning by sight helps reading speed – Today’s words: be, have, or, pretty, this – Examples: ‘I want to be happy’, ‘I have a toy’, ‘This or that?’, ‘A pretty flower’, ‘This is fun!’ | This slide introduces kindergarteners to the concept of sight words, which are commonly used words that young readers should recognize instantly. The goal is to help them read more fluently by memorizing these words. Emphasize the importance of sight words in everyday reading and encourage the children to spot these words in their favorite stories. Use visual aids like flashcards to help them remember the words. Engage the class by using the words in simple sentences and asking the children to create their own sentences. Reinforce learning with fun activities like ‘word hunts’ in books or ‘sight word bingo’.

Meet Our New Sight Word Friends! – Introducing sight words set 3 – ‘be’, ‘have’, ‘or’, ‘pretty’, ‘this’ – Flashcard fun with new words – Show and tell with colorful cards – Pronounce each word together – Listen and repeat after me: be, have, or, pretty, this – Practice makes perfect | This slide is aimed at introducing Kindergarten students to a new set of sight words. Use flashcards with each word written in large, clear letters to visually engage the students. Pronounce each word clearly, and encourage the children to repeat the words after you to reinforce their learning. Repetition is key at this stage, so go through the words several times. Make the activity interactive and fun to maintain their attention. You can also use the flashcards to play a matching game or have the children use the words in sentences to further solidify their understanding.

Learning the Sight Word: ‘be’ – ‘be’ in a sentence – Example: I want to be a firefighter. – Find ‘be’ in a story – Spot the word ‘be’ in a book or sentence we read together. – Practice writing ‘be’ – Let’s write ‘be’ on the board and in our notebooks! | This slide is focused on the sight word ‘be’. Start by showing how ‘be’ is used in a simple sentence that is relatable to Kindergarten students, such as aspirations (e.g., ‘I want to be a firefighter’). Then, engage the students in a reading activity where they will identify the word ‘be’ in a short story or sentence, enhancing their word recognition skills. Lastly, involve the students in a writing exercise where they practice writing the word ‘be’ on the board or in their notebooks, reinforcing their ability to remember and write the word independently. Encourage students to say the word aloud each time they read or write it to build auditory recognition as well.

Learning the Sight Word: ‘have’ – Use ‘have’ in a sentence – Example: I have a pet cat. – Find ‘have’ in reading – Spot the word ‘have’ in a book or sentence. – Practice writing ‘have’ – Write ‘have’ on the board or paper. – ‘have’ in our daily language – Understand that ‘have’ shows possession. | This slide focuses on the sight word ‘have’. Start by demonstrating how ‘have’ is used in a simple sentence to convey possession, such as ‘I have a pet cat.’ Encourage students to find the word ‘have’ in a short story or sentence to improve their word recognition skills. Provide opportunities for students to practice writing the word ‘have’ on the board or in their notebooks to reinforce spelling and handwriting. Discuss the concept of possession and how ‘have’ is commonly used in our daily language. For the activity, consider having different sentences on strips of paper where students can circle the word ‘have’, or use magnetic letters to spell ‘have’ on a board.

Exploring the Sight Word: ‘or’ – Understanding ‘or’ in sentences – ‘Or’ gives choices: like apples or bananas? – Spotting ‘or’ in reading – Find ‘or’ in books or sentences we read together. – Writing ‘or’ with practice – Let’s write ‘or’ on the board and in our notebooks. | This slide is focused on the sight word ‘or’, which is often used to present options or choices in a sentence. Start by explaining the concept of choice associated with ‘or’ and use simple, relatable examples like choosing between two fruits. Engage the students by reading a short story or sentences and have them identify the word ‘or’. Encourage them to raise their hands when they hear or see the word. Lastly, involve the class in a writing activity where they practice writing ‘or’ on the board or in their notebooks, reinforcing their ability to recognize and use the word. Remember to praise their efforts to build confidence.

Learning the Sight Word: ‘pretty’ – ‘pretty’ in a sentence – Example: ‘Look at the pretty flower.’ – Spot ‘pretty’ in a story – Find the word ‘pretty’ in a book or sentence. – Practice writing ‘pretty’ – Write ‘pretty’ on the board or in your notebook. | This slide focuses on the sight word ‘pretty’. Start by demonstrating the word in a simple sentence to show its usage. Then, engage the students by reading a short story or sentence and asking them to identify the word ‘pretty’. This helps them recognize the word in different contexts. Next, have the students practice writing the word ‘pretty’ on the board or in their notebooks to reinforce spelling and recognition. Encourage them to say the word aloud as they write to aid in memorization. The goal is for students to be able to read and write the word ‘pretty’ without hesitation.

Learning the Sight Word: ‘this’ – ‘This’ in a favorite sentence – Example: This is my favorite book. – Spot ‘this’ in a story – Find the word ‘this’ in a book or a sentence we read together. – Practice writing ‘this’ – Let’s write ‘this’ on the board with colorful markers! – ‘This’ is for things close by – Use ‘this’ to talk about something near you, like ‘this apple’. | This slide focuses on the sight word ‘this’. Start by showing the word ‘this’ and using it in a simple, relatable sentence to demonstrate its usage. Engage the students by reading a short story or sentence and asking them to identify the word ‘this’. Encourage them to come to the board and practice writing the word ‘this’, which helps with word recognition and spelling. Explain that ‘this’ is a word used to describe something that is close to us, and give examples with objects in the classroom. For homework, they can find and circle the word ‘this’ in a story at home.

Let’s Play a Game with Sight Words! – Match words to pictures – Connect ‘be’, ‘have’, ‘or’, ‘pretty’, ‘this’ to the right image – Flashcard shout-out game – Show a card, kids yell the word they recognize – Sight word hunt activity – Find and circle sight words in a book/poster | This slide introduces interactive activities to help kindergarteners recognize and learn sight words set 3: ‘be’, ‘have’, ‘or’, ‘pretty’, ‘this’. For the matching game, prepare pictures that represent each sight word and have students draw lines to connect the word to the correct picture. During the flashcard fun, hold up flashcards one at a time and encourage the children to shout out the word they see as quickly as they can. For the word hunt, provide books or posters with the sight words hidden in them and have students circle the words as they find them. These activities are designed to be engaging and to reinforce the recognition of sight words through repetition and fun.

Sight Word Bingo Fun! – Let’s play Sight Word Bingo! – Place a marker on known words – Use beans or buttons as markers – Aim for five in a row – Shout ‘Bingo!’ when you win – We’ll all check the winning words | This slide introduces a fun and interactive class activity designed to help Kindergarten students recognize and read sight words. Sight Word Bingo encourages students to find and mark sight words they are familiar with, promoting quick recognition and reading fluency. Provide each student with a Bingo card that has a variety of sight words from set 3, including ‘be’, ‘have’, ‘or’, ‘pretty’, and ‘this’. Use everyday items like beans or buttons as markers. The goal is for students to get five marked words in a row, either horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. When a student gets five in a row, they shout ‘Bingo!’ and the class will pause to check and celebrate their achievement. This activity not only reinforces the sight words but also adds an element of excitement to the learning process. Prepare multiple Bingo cards with different arrangements of sight words to ensure a dynamic game for the entire class.

Review and Goodbye – Reviewing today’s sight words – Words: be, have, or, pretty, this – Practice saying the words together – Let’s say them loud and clear! – Praise for today’s effort – Looking forward to next class | As we wrap up today’s lesson, it’s important to go over the sight words one more time to reinforce the learning. Have the children recite ‘be, have, or, pretty, this’ as a group to build their confidence. Offer praise to acknowledge their hard work throughout the lesson. This positive reinforcement will encourage them and make them look forward to learning more sight words in the next class. Prepare a small takeaway activity, like a mini flashcard set of today’s words, for them to practice at home.