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Welcome to Sight Words! – Discover ‘Sight Words’ – Words we learn to recognize without sounding out – Why sight words matter – They help us read smoothly and quickly – Today’s 5 new words – ‘a’, ‘in’, ‘run’, ‘the’, ‘you’ – Practice makes perfect | This slide introduces Pre-k students to the concept of sight words, which are common words that appear frequently in text and can be recognized without phonetic decoding. Emphasize the importance of these words in achieving reading fluency. Introduce the five sight words for the day and encourage students to recognize them by sight. Use repetition and visual aids like flashcards to help students memorize these words. Plan activities where students can practice reading these words in sentences and books. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to identify and read these five sight words with ease.

What Are Sight Words? – Sight words appear often in reading – Recognize without sounding out – Words like ‘the’, ‘a’, quickly identified by sight – Knowing sight words boosts reading – Helps read faster and with more confidence – Practice with ‘a’, ‘in’, ‘run’, ‘the’, ‘you’ – We’ll learn these words to read better! | This slide introduces the concept of sight words to Pre-K students. Sight words are common words that appear frequently in text and can be recognized by sight rather than by sounding out. Familiarity with these words is crucial as it enables children to read more smoothly and with greater understanding. Emphasize the importance of sight words in building reading skills. Engage the students with activities such as flashcards, matching games, and word hunts that incorporate the sight words ‘a’, ‘in’, ‘run’, ‘the’, and ‘you’. Encourage students to spot these words at home or in the classroom to reinforce their learning.

Learning Sight Word: ‘a’ – ‘a’ is a common word – It appears a lot in sentences – Used before singular nouns – Like in ‘a cat’, ‘a dog’, ‘a book’ – First word in the alphabet – Easy to remember and write – Practice writing ‘a’ on your own! | The letter ‘a’ is one of the most frequently used words in the English language, especially for young learners. It’s an indefinite article used before singular nouns that are not specific. As the first word in the alphabet, it’s often the first sight word children learn. Emphasize the simplicity and commonality of the word ‘a’ to help students remember it. Encourage them to practice writing the letter ‘a’ and to look for it in their favorite books or in the classroom environment. You can also have them point out the word ‘a’ during read-aloud sessions to reinforce recognition.

Sight Word Fun: ‘in’ – ‘in’ shows inside location – Example: ‘in a box’ – Like a toy in a box or a pencil in a cup – Find ‘in’ items in class – Look around for things inside other things – Share what you find! – Tell us what’s ‘in’ something! | This slide introduces the sight word ‘in’ and its usage to indicate that something is inside or contained within something else. Start by explaining the concept with simple examples such as ‘in a box’ or ‘in the house’. Then, engage the students in a fun classroom activity where they identify and share items that are ‘in’ something. This interactive approach helps reinforce the word’s meaning and encourages observational skills. Make sure to provide guidance and assist the children in identifying items ‘in’ other things around the classroom. Praise their efforts to build confidence.

Sight Word Fun: ‘run’ – ‘Run’ means moving fast – Like when we play tag or race with friends – Use ‘run’ when talking about speed – It’s about how quickly we can move – ‘Run’ in sentences: ‘I run’, ‘you run’ – Practice saying these phrases together – ‘Run’ in activities: races, playing – Think of times you ‘run’ during games | The word ‘run’ is a common action word that Pre-k students can easily understand through physical activities. Encourage the children to act out running in place to connect the word with the action. Use simple sentences to help them recognize the word in context. During the next class, you can organize a small race or a game that involves running to reinforce the word. Ask the children to come up with other situations where they ‘run’ to further solidify their understanding of the word in different contexts.

Sight Word Fun: ‘the’ – ‘The’ points to something specific – Use ‘the’ when you know what you’re talking about: ‘the dog’, not just ‘a dog’. – Most common word in English – Practice with ‘the cat’, ‘the sun’ – Let’s read together: ‘the cat in the hat’. – Spot ‘the’ in your favorite book – Can you find ‘the’ in a story we read? | The word ‘the’ is a definite article, which means it’s used to refer to specific items that are already known to the listener or reader. It’s essential for young learners to recognize and use ‘the’ correctly because it is so common in English. During the lesson, emphasize the use of ‘the’ with familiar objects and in simple sentences. Encourage the children to practice by identifying ‘the’ in sentences and in books during reading time. Activities can include finding ‘the’ in a classroom book corner, using flashcards with ‘the’, and drawing items to associate with the word ‘the’. Remember to praise their efforts to build confidence with sight words.

Sight Word: ‘you’ – ‘You’ refers to someone else – Like saying ‘you are my friend’ – Used when talking to others – When we have a friend over, we say ‘you come play’ – ‘You’ shows who we speak to – In class, teacher might say ‘you did great!’ – It’s a word about ‘you’! – It makes our sentences friendly | The word ‘you’ is a pronoun used to address the person you are speaking to. It’s one of the first sight words children learn because it’s used so frequently in conversation. When teaching this word, emphasize its use by pointing to the child or using it in sentences directed at them. Encourage the children to use ‘you’ when speaking to classmates or during interactive activities. You can also play a game where you point to different children and they say ‘you’ to practice recognition and proper usage.

Let’s Practice Our Sight Words! – Practice saying sight words – Say: a, in, run, the, you – Use words in sentences – ‘I see a cat’, ‘You are in the room’ – Repeat for memorization – Repetition helps us remember – Have fun with new words | This slide is designed to engage Pre-k students in practicing their sight words through repetition and sentence formation. Start by having the students repeat the words after you. Then, use each word in a simple sentence and encourage the students to do the same, which helps in understanding the context in which these words are used. Repetition is key at this stage, so go over the words and sentences multiple times. Keep the activity light-hearted and fun to maintain the students’ interest. For example, you can turn it into a game where they get points for every correct sentence made. This will help them remember these foundational words better.

Class Activity: Sight Word Hunt – Let’s hunt for sight words around us – Find objects related to ‘a’, ‘in’, ‘run’, ‘the’, ‘you’ – Use sight words with classroom items – Can you find a place where you can be ‘in’ or an object that can ‘run’? – Share what you find with the class | This interactive activity is designed to help Pre-k students recognize and understand sight words in a fun and engaging way. Set up the classroom with various objects or pictures beforehand. Guide the students to look for items that can be associated with the sight words ‘a’, ‘in’, ‘run’, ‘the’, ‘you’. For instance, they might find a toy car that can ‘run’ or a box to be ‘in’. Encourage them to say the word aloud when they find a corresponding item. After the hunt, gather the students and have them share what they found and how it relates to the sight words. This will reinforce their learning and help them remember these common words. Provide assistance and encouragement throughout the activity to ensure a positive learning experience for all students.

Great Job on Learning Sight Words! – Amazing work learning sight words – Practice at home with family – Try using flashcards with words: a, in, run, the, you – More sight words next class – We’ll read a story together! – Think about how these words show up in sentences | Praise the students for their hard work in learning their first set of sight words. Encourage them to practice these words at home with their family members to reinforce their memory. You can suggest using flashcards as a fun way to review. Let them know that in the next class, they will be introduced to more sight words, which will help them read better. Also, create excitement about the upcoming class by mentioning that they will be reading a story together, which will allow them to apply the sight words they’ve learned in a practical context.