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Welcome to Sight Words! – Learn about ‘Sight Words’ – Sight words are common words like ‘the’, ‘and’, ‘it’. – Sight words appear often in reading – Words like ‘is’, ‘can’, ‘to’, and ‘for’ are everywhere in books. – Knowing them improves reading skills – Recognizing these words quickly helps you read smoothly. – Practice makes perfect | This slide introduces first graders to the concept of sight words, which are frequently occurring words in the English language. Explain that these words often cannot be sounded out using phonics and therefore should be memorized by sight. Emphasize the importance of knowing sight words to improve reading fluency and comprehension. Encourage students to practice reading sight words daily to enhance their reading abilities. Activities can include flashcard practice, writing sight words in sentences, and finding sight words in their favorite books.

Exploring Sight Words – Sight words: quick recognition – Words we know without sounding out, like ‘the’, ‘and’, ‘it’. – Some defy spelling rules – Words like ‘said’, ‘are’, ‘two’ don’t follow normal rules. – Common words in stories – Words that often appear in books and help us understand. – Improve reading fluency – Knowing these helps us read faster and more smoothly. | This slide introduces sight words to first graders, emphasizing their importance in reading fluency. Sight words are commonly used words that children are encouraged to recognize instantly, without phonetic decoding. Some of these words do not follow standard phonetic rules, making them tricky for beginners. By familiarizing themselves with sight words, students can improve their reading comprehension and speed, as these words often serve as the glue in sentences and stories. Encourage students to memorize these words through repetition and use in different contexts.

Sight Words Review: Sets 1 5 – Review words from sets 1 5 – Say the word before I do – Challenge yourself to be quick and accurate – Give yourself a star for each word known – Use a star sticker or draw one as a reward – Practice makes perfect! – The more we practice, the better we get at reading! | This slide is designed to engage first graders in a fun and interactive review of sight words from sets 1 5. Encourage the students to be active participants by trying to say each word before the teacher does. This will help them to recall the words more quickly and build confidence. For every word they know, they should give themselves a star, which can be a sticker or a drawing, to celebrate their achievement. This activity not only reinforces their memory of sight words but also adds a gamification element to the learning process. During the activity, walk around the classroom to assist and praise students for their efforts. Remember to emphasize the importance of practice in mastering these sight words.

Let’s Review Sight Words: Sets 6 10 – Review words from sets 6 10 – Go over words like ‘about’, ‘better’, ‘bring’, ‘carry’, ‘clean’ – Sight words boost reading speed – These are words we often see and they don’t always follow the rules – Get ready for a star challenge! – For each word you remember, you’ll earn a star! | This slide is aimed at helping first graders review sight words from sets 6 to 10. Sight words are common words that children are encouraged to recognize without sounding out, which aids in improving reading fluency. As you go through the words, make sure to praise the students for the words they already know, and encourage them to learn the ones they don’t. Incorporate a fun ‘star challenge’ where students can earn stars for each word they correctly identify and remember. This gamified approach will motivate them to engage more actively in the learning process. Prepare a list of words from sets 6 to 10 and consider using flashcards to make the review interactive. Plan for individual or group recognition to celebrate the students who remember the most words.

Fun with Sight Words: Let’s Play! – Sight words can be fun with games – Games like bingo or memory match with sight words – Games make remembering easier – When we play, it helps us recall words faster – Let’s play a sight word matching game – We’ll match words from sets 1-10 with pictures or definitions | This slide is designed to introduce a playful and interactive approach to learning sight words. Games are an excellent tool for reinforcing memory, and by incorporating sight word games into the lesson, students are more likely to engage and retain the information. The matching game can be set up with cards that have sight words on one side and a picture or a simple definition on the other. Encourage students to find the pairs by flipping two cards at a time. This activity can be done individually or in small groups. Consider preparing multiple sets of the game to accommodate different learning paces and to provide variety. The goal is to make learning sight words an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Sight Word Bingo Game – Let’s play Sight Word Bingo! – Listen for words you recognize – When you hear a familiar word, use a marker to cover it – Cover the word on your Bingo card – First to cover all words wins! – Get ready for a fun challenge with your classmates | This slide introduces a fun and interactive game of Bingo to help first graders review sight words from sets 1 10. The game encourages listening skills and quick recognition of words. Provide each student with a Bingo card that has a selection of sight words from their review sets. As the teacher calls out words randomly, students will cover the corresponding word on their card. The first student to cover all their words shouts ‘Bingo!’ and wins. This activity not only reinforces word recognition but also adds excitement to learning. Prepare multiple Bingo cards with different arrangements of sight words to ensure a varied game experience. Offer small rewards to winners to motivate participation.

Class Activity: Sight Word Hunt – Let’s start our Sight Word Hunt – Find sight words in our classroom – Look on walls, books, and labels – Team up with a buddy for the hunt – Share the hunt, help each other out – Count how many words you both find – Keep track with a list or tally marks | This activity is designed to be a fun and interactive way for students to engage with sight words. Before starting, ensure that the classroom is prepared with sight words displayed around the room. Pair the students up and explain that they will work together to find and read sight words from sets 1 10. Provide each pair with a clipboard and a sheet to record the words they find. Encourage them to look everywhere – on walls, in books, and on labels. After the hunt, regroup and have each pair share their findings. This will reinforce their recognition skills and foster teamwork. For differentiation, you can have more challenging words for advanced students and more repetitions of the same words for those who need extra practice.

Celebrating Sight Words Success! – Congratulations on learning sight words! – Practice makes perfect – Keep finding sight words in books and signs – Sight words are all around – They’re in stories, menus, and even on TV – Applaud your hard work! | This slide is meant to congratulate the students on their hard work and encourage them to continue practicing their sight words. Remind them that the more they practice, the better they will get at recognizing these words quickly. Highlight the importance of looking for sight words in everyday reading materials, not just in the classroom. This will help them understand that reading is a skill they use outside of school as well. End the lesson on a positive note by giving themselves a round of applause, fostering a sense of accomplishment and pride in their learning.