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Welcome to Sight Words! – Today, we’re word detectives – Reviewing special frequent words – Understanding sight words – Sight words are common words we often see while reading. – Practice makes perfect – We’ll play games to remember these words easily! | This slide introduces the concept of sight words to Pre-K students in a fun and engaging way by likening them to detectives. The goal is to review sets 4, 5, and 6 of sight words, which are words that appear frequently in text and can often be recognized by sight rather than sounded out. The slide sets the stage for various activities that will help students recognize and remember these words. Activities can include word bingo, flashcard games, or matching exercises. Encourage the students to look for these words in their favorite books or during storytime to reinforce their learning. Remember to praise their efforts as they become more familiar with these common words.

Exploring Sight Words – What are sight words? – Words we know by sight, no sounding out needed. – Common but tricky words – They often break spelling rules, like ‘the’, ‘said’, ‘you’. – Why learn sight words? – Helps reading become smoother and quicker. – Practice makes perfect | This slide introduces sight words to Pre-K students, emphasizing their importance in developing reading skills. Sight words are commonly used words that children are encouraged to recognize instantly without phonetic decoding. Many of these words do not follow standard phonetic rules, making them tricky for beginners. Understanding sight words is crucial as it enables children to read more fluently and with greater comprehension. During the lesson, engage students with activities like flashcards, word bingo, or matching games to help them memorize these words. Encourage repetition and use of these words in sentences to reinforce their learning.

Sight Words Fun: Set 4 Review – First set of sight words – ‘have’, ‘from’, ‘or’, ‘one’, ‘had’ – Repeat each word with me – Listen and say the words aloud – Recognize words in the set – ‘by’, ‘words’, ‘but’, ‘not’, ‘what’ – Practice makes perfect – We’ll get better at reading! | This slide is aimed at reviewing Set 4 sight words with Pre-K students. Start by introducing the set as a group of words they have previously seen. Read each word out loud and have the students repeat after you to reinforce pronunciation and recognition. Encourage them to identify the words they recognize and praise their efforts to remember. Practice is crucial for young learners to retain sight words, so consider incorporating fun activities like word bingo or a matching game to make the review interactive and enjoyable. The goal is to build their confidence in recognizing these words quickly and effortlessly.

Let’s Play a Sight Words Matching Game! – I’ll show you a sight word – Find the matching word card – Look for the word that looks the same – Ready, set, go! Start matching – Celebrate your great matches! – We’ll cheer for all the words you’ve matched | This slide introduces a fun and interactive matching game to help Pre-k students review sight words from sets 4, 5, and 6. Display a sight word on the board and have students find the matching word card from a scattered pile on the floor or table. This activity encourages visual recognition and memory. It’s important to keep the atmosphere positive and celebratory as students find the correct pairs. Offer assistance if needed and ensure every student is engaged and has a chance to participate. After the game, praise the students for their effort and success in matching the sight words.

Sight Words Fun: Set 5 Review – Chant words together – Repeat after me: ‘will’, ‘up’, ‘other’, ‘about’, ‘out’ – Recognize words visually – Can you find ‘many’, ‘then’, ‘them’ on our word wall? – Use words in sentences – Let’s make up sentences with ‘these’, ‘so’, ‘some’ – Engage with words through activities – Draw a picture of ‘her’, ‘would’, ‘make’, ‘like’ | This slide is designed to engage Pre-k students in a fun and interactive review of sight words from Set 5. Start by chanting each word in the set to help with memorization. Encourage students to visually identify each word, perhaps using a word wall or flashcards. Incorporate the words into simple sentences to demonstrate their use in context. Finally, involve the students in hands-on activities such as drawing or acting out the words to reinforce their learning. Remember to keep the pace slow and use plenty of praise to build confidence.

Sight Word Bingo! – Play Bingo with sight words – Cover known words on your card – When you recognize a word, use a marker to cover it – First to get Bingo wins – Have fun learning new words – This game helps you remember your sight words better | This slide introduces a fun classroom activity, Sight Word Bingo, to help Pre-k students review and reinforce their knowledge of sight words from sets 4, 5, and 6. Prepare Bingo cards with a selection of sight words from the sets being reviewed. Explain to the students that as you call out the words, they should cover the corresponding word on their Bingo card if they recognize it. The first student to cover a complete row, column, or diagonal shouts ‘Bingo!’ and wins. This activity encourages active participation and provides a playful way for students to practice sight word recognition. It’s important to ensure that every student understands the rules and has an equal chance to participate. Offer assistance to those who may struggle and praise all efforts to create a positive learning environment.

Sight Words Adventure: Set 6 Review – Exciting last set of words! – Echo after me: each word – I say ‘my’, you say ‘my’ – Words like ‘my’, ‘who’, ‘day’ – ‘first’, ‘water’, ‘been’, ‘long’… – Practice makes perfect – Repeat words to remember them | This slide marks the review of the final set of sight words for the day. Encourage the children to listen carefully as you pronounce each word and then have them echo the word back to reinforce their learning. Go through the list of words slowly, ensuring that each child has a chance to speak. Words like ‘my’, ‘than’, ‘first’, ‘water’, ‘been’, ‘call’, ‘who’, ‘oil’, ‘now’, ‘find’, ‘long’, ‘down’, ‘day’, ‘did’, ‘get’, ‘come’, ‘made’, ‘may’, ‘part’ should be pronounced clearly. Engage the children by asking them to use the words in sentences or to identify objects in the classroom that relate to the words. This activity helps with word recognition and builds confidence in their ability to read and understand sight words.

Story Time with Sight Words – Listen as I read a story – Raise your hand for sight words – When you hear a word from our sight word sets, let me know! – Recognize words from sets 4, 5, 6 – Words like ‘the’, ‘and’, ‘it’, ‘can’ – Count how many we find together | This activity is designed to reinforce the recognition of sight words in a fun and interactive way. As the teacher reads a story aloud, students will listen carefully for sight words from sets 4, 5, and 6 that they have been learning. When they hear one, they should raise their hand. This will help them to connect the sight words they have learned with real usage in sentences. It’s also a great way to assess their recall and recognition skills in a group setting. Make sure to pause the story occasionally to acknowledge the students who raise their hands and to repeat the sight word heard. At the end of the story, count the sight words found as a class to celebrate their listening and recognition skills.

Class Activity: Sight Word Hunt – Let’s start our Sight Word Hunt – Search for sight words around the room – When you spot a word, come tell me – Share the word and its location | This activity is designed to be a fun and interactive way for students to engage with sight words. Before beginning, ensure that sight words from sets 4, 5, and 6 are prominently displayed around the classroom. These can be on flashcards, posters, or objects. Encourage the children to look carefully around the room and when they find a word, they should come to you, say the word out loud, and describe where they found it. This reinforces their recognition and understanding of the word in a memorable context. Possible variations of the activity could include: 1) Pairing up students to find words together, 2) Timing the hunt for an added challenge, 3) Giving hints for difficult-to-find words, or 4) Having students draw the word they find. Remember to praise the students for their efforts to create a positive learning environment.

Great Job Detectives! – Amazing job as word detectives – Keep practicing your sight words – Practice makes perfect, keep it up! – You’ll know more words by heart – Soon you’ll remember words instantly – Celebrate your hard work today! | This slide is a congratulatory message meant to encourage and praise the students for their efforts in learning sight words. It’s important to celebrate their achievements to build confidence and reinforce the joy of learning. Remind them that consistent practice is key to becoming proficient in recognizing sight words. Encourage them to practice at home as well. The round of applause is a fun way to end the lesson on a positive note, making the students feel proud of their hard work and progress.