Sight Word Superstars: Learning with Jack Hartmann!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 5:32 Video
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Lesson Description

A fun and interactive lesson using the Jack Hartmann Sight Words video to help Pre-K students recognize and learn high-frequency words. We'll sing, spell, and say sight words to become reading superstars!

Video Resource

New Sight Words 6 | Sight Words Kindergarten | High Frequency Words | Jump Out Words | Jack Hartmann

Jack Hartmann Kids Music Channel

Duration: 5:32
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Key Concepts

  • Sight word recognition
  • Letter-sound correspondence
  • Following directions

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to recognize and pronounce at least 3 of the sight words introduced in the video.
  • Students will be able to spell at least 3 of the sight words with prompting.
  • Students will be able to follow simple instructions related to the sight word activities.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the topic: 'Today, we're going to become Sight Word Superstars! We'll learn some special words that help us read!'
  • Video Time (10 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann Sight Words video: 'New Sight Words 6'. Encourage students to sing along, spell the words, and say the words three times as instructed in the video.
  • Word Card Practice (10 mins)
    Prepare word cards with the sight words from the video (so, these, would, other, into, has, more, two, like, him, see, time). Show each card and have students say the word together. Then, have them spell the word aloud.
  • Sight Word Hunt (10 mins)
    Hide the word cards around the room. Have students find the cards, bring them back, and say the word and spell it.
  • Wrap Up (5 mins)
    Review the sight words learned. Ask students which word was their favorite. Praise their efforts and participation: 'You are all Sight Word Superstars!'

Interactive Exercises

  • Sight Word Hopscotch
    Draw a hopscotch grid on the floor. Write a sight word in each square. Have students hop to each square and say the word as they land on it.
  • Sensory Writing
    Provide a tray with sand or salt. Have students practice writing the sight words in the sand using their fingers.

Discussion Questions

  • What is a sight word?
  • Why is it important to learn sight words?
  • Which sight word was your favorite, and why?

Skills Developed

  • Sight word recognition
  • Letter recognition
  • Active listening
  • Oral communication
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these is a sight word we learned?

Correct Answer: See

Question 2:

Which of these is a sight word we learned?

Correct Answer: Two

Question 3:

Which of these is a sight word we learned?

Correct Answer: Into

Question 4:

Which of these is a sight word we learned?

Correct Answer: Has

Question 5:

Which word do we say when we spell s-o?

Correct Answer: So

Question 6:

Which word do we say when we spell l-i-k-e?

Correct Answer: Like

Question 7:

Which of these words means you can look with your eyes?

Correct Answer: See

Question 8:

Which of these words is something that goes tick-tock?

Correct Answer: Time

Question 9:

Which of these words is spelled t-w-o?

Correct Answer: Two

Question 10:

If you want ________ ice cream, you can ask your mom.

Correct Answer: More

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

We can _______ the words to help us learn them. (spell)

Correct Answer: spell

Question 2:

The opposite of her is ________. (him)

Correct Answer: him

Question 3:

I ________ to eat all of my veggies. (like)

Correct Answer: like

Question 4:

One plus one is ________. (two)

Correct Answer: two

Question 5:

How ________ can I have to finish my homework?

Correct Answer: time

Question 6:

I can ________ with my eyes. (see)

Correct Answer: see

Question 7:

I have ________ candy than you. (more)

Correct Answer: more

Question 8:

Can I go ________ the house?

Correct Answer: into

Question 9:

She ________ a dog. (has)

Correct Answer: has

Question 10:

Can I have the ________ one?

Correct Answer: other

Educational Standards

PK.2.F.1:Students will read their first name in print. PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.).

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