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Welcome to Sight Words! – Today’s focus: Learning sight words – What are sight words? – Words we often see in books and writing – Importance of knowing sight words – Recognizing these helps us read more fluently – Practice makes reading smoother | This slide introduces the concept of sight words to first graders, emphasizing their importance in developing reading skills. Sight words are common words that appear frequently in text and may not follow standard phonetic rules, making them challenging for young readers to decode. By recognizing these words on sight, students can read more quickly and with better comprehension. Encourage the students to practice these words regularly to build their reading fluency. Provide examples of sight words from sets 1, 2, and 3, and plan activities where students can identify and use these words in context.

Exploring Sight Words – What are sight words? – Words we often see and read – Why memorize sight words? – They can be tricky and break rules – Examples of sight words – ‘the’, ‘and’, ‘it’, ‘to’, ‘is’ – Practice makes perfect | This slide introduces the concept of sight words to first graders, explaining that these are words frequently encountered in texts and are often irregular, not following standard phonetic patterns. Emphasize the importance of memorization for fluency in reading. Provide examples of common sight words and encourage students to recognize them instantly. The goal is to build a foundation for reading proficiency by familiarizing students with these words through repetition and practice. Activities can include flashcards, matching games, and writing exercises where students use sight words in sentences.

Sight Words Review: Set 1 – Reviewing our first sight words – Repeat each word after me – Use a word in a sentence – Can you make a sentence with ‘and’? – Practice makes perfect – The more we practice, the better we get! | This slide is aimed at reinforcing the recognition and pronunciation of the first set of sight words for first graders. Start by reading each word aloud and have the students repeat after you to ensure they are getting the correct pronunciation. After practicing the words, encourage the students to use them in sentences to demonstrate their understanding of each word’s meaning and context. This exercise not only helps with memorization but also with building confidence in using the language. Be supportive and correct gently, ensuring a positive learning environment. As an activity, you can ask individual students to come up with sentences or have them work in pairs to create short stories using the sight words.

Sight Words Adventure: Set 2 Review – Celebrate learning Set 1 – Explore Set 2 in books – Pick your favorite books and spot Set 2 words – Find sight words on the wall – Who can spot a word from Set 2 on our classroom word wall? – Share your favorite sight word – Tell us which word you like and why! | This slide is aimed at reviewing the second set of sight words with the students. Start by acknowledging their accomplishment of learning the first set to build confidence. Encourage them to look for the second set of sight words in their favorite books, making the activity engaging and personal. Use the word wall in the classroom as an interactive tool for them to find and recognize words from Set 2. Lastly, have each student share a sight word they found and liked, and discuss why it’s their favorite. This sharing activity fosters a sense of community and allows students to learn from each other.

Sight Words Adventure: Set 3 – Great job on Sets 1 & 2! – Set 3 has some new challenges – Words like ‘thought’ and ‘laugh’ may seem harder – We’ll create a story with Set 3 words – Use words like ‘find’, ‘funny’, and ‘they’ in our story – Practice makes perfect | This slide is meant to encourage and motivate the students as they progress to Set 3 of their sight words. Acknowledge their success with the previous sets and prepare them for the slightly more difficult words in Set 3. Engage the class in a creative activity by asking them to come up with a fun story that includes the sight words they’ve learned. This will help them remember these words better and understand their usage in context. Provide guidance and support as they work on this activity, and ensure that each student participates and practices reading the sight words aloud.

Let’s Play a Sight Words Game! – We’re playing a sight words game – I’ll show a word, and you say it fast – First to speak the word earns a point – Get ready to play and win points! | This interactive game is designed to review sight words from sets 1, 2, and 3 in a fun and engaging way. Display a word from the sight word sets and the first student to correctly say the word out loud earns a point for their quick recognition. This activity not only reinforces word recognition skills but also encourages active participation and a bit of friendly competition among the students. Keep the pace lively and the atmosphere positive to ensure all students are engaged and motivated. Be prepared with a list of sight words and a simple way to keep score. Offer praise and gentle corrections as needed, and ensure every child has a chance to participate.

Sight Word Bingo Game – Let’s play Bingo with sight words – Listen for the word and find it – If you hear ‘and’ and see it on your card, put a marker on it – Mark the word on your Bingo card – Shout ‘Bingo!’ when you get five in a row – Remember, the words can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal | This slide introduces a fun classroom activity to help first graders review sight words through a game of Bingo. Each student will have a Bingo card with a set of sight words from sets 1, 2, and 3. The teacher will call out words randomly, and students will have to identify and mark these words on their cards. The goal is to recognize and find five words in a row on the Bingo card. This activity encourages active listening, word recognition, and provides a fun and interactive way to reinforce the learning of sight words. Teachers should prepare Bingo cards in advance, ensure each student understands the rules, and have small prizes or acknowledgments ready for the winners to celebrate their achievement.

Class Activity: Sight Word Hunt – Let’s hunt for sight words! – Find words from sets 1, 2, 3 – Search posters, books, labels – Team up and count your finds | This activity is designed to be a fun and interactive way for students to engage with sight words. Before starting, review sets 1, 2, and 3 with the class to refresh their memory. Then, explain that they will be looking for these words around the classroom on various items like posters, books, and labels. Pair the students up to promote teamwork and have them move around the room to find as many sight words as they can. Provide each pair with a list of the sight words and a marker to check off what they find. Consider offering a small reward for the team that identifies the most words to encourage participation. After the hunt, regroup and discuss some of the words they found and where they found them. This will reinforce their learning and help them make connections between the sight words and their uses in everyday contexts.

Great Work on Sight Words! – Proud of your learning today – Practice reading at home – Try to read words from a book or flashcards – New sight words next class – More fun games ahead – Games help us remember words better | This slide is meant to conclude the lesson on sight words, providing positive reinforcement for the students’ efforts and encouraging them to continue practicing at home. Emphasize the importance of practice to improve reading skills. Let them know that the next class will introduce new sight words, which will be incorporated into engaging games, making the learning process enjoyable. Prepare a list of sight words for parents to help their children practice at home. Plan different games for the next session that cater to various learning styles, ensuring all students can participate and benefit.