Jump, Shout, and Read! Learning Sight Words with Jack Hartmann

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 5:40 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun, interactive lesson using the Jack Hartmann sight words song to introduce and reinforce high-frequency words. Kids will learn to recognize sight words through music, movement, and games!

Video Resource

New Sight Words 2 | Sight Words Kindergarten | High Frequency Words | Jump Out Words | Jack Hartmann

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 5:40
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Key Concepts

  • Sight word recognition
  • Letter-sound correspondence
  • Phonological awareness

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify at least 6 out of the 12 sight words presented.
  • Students will be able to spell at least 3 out of the 12 sight words presented.
  • Students will be able to use at least 2 of the sight words in a simple sentence.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking children what they already know about words. Ask if they know any words by heart, or if they know how to read. Explain that some words are sight words. These are words we learn to recognize quickly, without having to sound them out. Tell them we are going to learn some new sight words through a fun song!
  • Watch the Video (5 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann "New Sight Words 2" video. Encourage the children to sing along, spell the words, and do the actions with Jack.
  • Word Wall Introduction (10 mins)
    Write each of the 12 sight words on separate index cards in large, clear font. Introduce each word, emphasizing the spelling and pronunciation. Have the children repeat each word after you. Place the cards on a designated 'sight word wall' in the classroom.
  • Sight Word Charades (10 mins)
    Divide the children into small groups. Give each group a set of the sight word cards. One child from each group picks a card and acts out the word (if possible) or spells it out for their group to guess. The first group to correctly identify the word gets a point. For words that can’t be easily acted out, focus on spelling and building the word with body movements (e.g., bending over for 'by').
  • Sight Word Sentence Building (10 mins)
    Provide each child with a blank piece of paper and crayons. Ask them to draw a picture and then write a sentence about their picture using at least one of the sight words from the word wall. Provide assistance as needed.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Replay the Jack Hartmann video. Ask the children to point to the sight words on the word wall as they appear in the song. Review the importance of learning sight words to become better readers.

Interactive Exercises

  • Sight Word Hopscotch
    Create a hopscotch grid with sight words in each square. Have the children hop to the correct sight word when you call it out.
  • Sight Word Bingo
    Create bingo cards with the sight words. Call out the words and have the children mark them on their cards. The first to get bingo wins!

Discussion Questions

  • What is a sight word?
  • Why is it important to learn sight words?
  • Can you think of any other sight words you already know?
  • How does the song help you remember the sight words?

Skills Developed

  • Sight word recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Active listening
  • Vocabulary development
  • Fine motor skills (writing)
  • Social interaction

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which word is spelled 'F-O-R'?

Correct Answer: For

Question 2:

Which word is spelled 'B-Y'?

Correct Answer: By

Question 3:

Which word is spelled 'A-S'?

Correct Answer: As

Question 4:

Which word is spelled 'O-F'?

Correct Answer: Of

Question 5:

Which word is spelled 'H-E'?

Correct Answer: He

Question 6:

Which word is spelled 'S-H-E'?

Correct Answer: She

Question 7:

Which word is spelled 'W-A-S'?

Correct Answer: Was

Question 8:

Which word is spelled 'W-I-T-H'?

Correct Answer: With

Question 9:

Which word is spelled 'B-U-T'?

Correct Answer: But

Question 10:

Which word is spelled 'C-A-N'?

Correct Answer: Can

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

I like to play ____ my friends.

Correct Answer: with

Question 2:

This toy is ____ you.

Correct Answer: for

Question 3:

I went to the park ____ my bike.

Correct Answer: by

Question 4:

The sky is ____ blue ____ we can see.

Correct Answer: as

Question 5:

This is a picture ____ my dog.

Correct Answer: of

Question 6:

____ is my brother.

Correct Answer: He

Question 7:

____ is my sister.

Correct Answer: She

Question 8:

Yesterday ____ a fun day.

Correct Answer: was

Question 9:

I want to go, ____ I am tired.

Correct Answer: but

Question 10:

I ____ jump very high.

Correct Answer: can

Educational Standards

PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.8.R:Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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