Let's Read with Bob! Learning Sight Words

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 5:18 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Bob in this fun video to learn important sight words like 'ball', 'but', 'can', and more! This lesson will help you read faster and understand stories better.

Video Resource

Sight Words | High Frequency Words, Memory Words, Popcorn Words Beginning Readers, Pre-Readers

FirstStepReading

Duration: 5:18
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Key Concepts

  • Sight Words: Recognizing and memorizing common words.
  • Reading Fluency: Reading words quickly and accurately.
  • Reading Comprehension: Understanding what you read.

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to recognize and pronounce the sight words presented in the video.
  • Students will begin to understand the importance of sight words in reading.
  • Students will participate actively by reading along with the video.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by introducing the concept of sight words. Explain that these are words we see often, and learning them helps us read better. Ask children if they know any sight words already.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the "Sight Words | High Frequency Words, Memory Words, Popcorn Words Beginning Readers, Pre-Readers" video by FirstStepReading. Encourage children to read along with Bob.
  • Word Practice (5 mins)
    After the video, write each sight word from the video (ball, one, but, can, did, do, does, four, from) on a whiteboard or large paper. Have children repeat each word after you. Point to the words randomly and ask children to identify them.
  • Sentence Creation (5 mins)
    Create simple sentences using the sight words. For example: "I have a ball." or "Can I have one?" Read the sentences aloud, pointing to each word, and have the children repeat the sentences. Encourage children to make up their own sentences using the sight words.
  • Activity Worksheet (5 mins)
    Print out FirstStepReading free worksheets on sight words and have students practice writing and reading skills learned in the lesson.

Interactive Exercises

  • Sight Word Bingo
    Create bingo cards with the sight words from the video. Call out the words randomly, and have children mark them on their cards. The first child to get bingo wins!
  • Flashcard Fun
    Create flashcards with the sight words. Show the flashcards to the children and have them read the words aloud. You can also play a memory game by placing the flashcards face down and having children try to match pairs.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite word from the video?
  • Why do you think it's important to learn sight words?
  • Can you think of any other words that we see often?

Skills Developed

  • Sight word recognition
  • Reading fluency
  • Listening comprehension
  • Fine motor skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What is the name of the person in the video?

Correct Answer: Bob

Question 2:

In the video, Bob reads the word...

Correct Answer: Ball

Question 3:

What word is spelled B-U-T?

Correct Answer: But

Question 4:

The word 'can' starts with the letter...

Correct Answer: C

Question 5:

The word 'did' is a short word that means something...

Correct Answer: Happened

Question 6:

What word is spelled D-O?

Correct Answer: Do

Question 7:

What word is spelled D-O-E-S?

Correct Answer: Does

Question 8:

How many sides does the word 'four' have?

Correct Answer: Four

Question 9:

What word is spelled F-R-O-M?

Correct Answer: From

Question 10:

The video helps us learn to...

Correct Answer: Read

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A ________ is fun to play with. (ball, cat, sun)

Correct Answer: ball

Question 2:

I have _________ apple. (one, two, red)

Correct Answer: one

Question 3:

I like apples, ________ not oranges. (but, and, so)

Correct Answer: but

Question 4:

_________ I play with you? (can, may, will)

Correct Answer: can

Question 5:

I _________ see a bird. (did, do, ran)

Correct Answer: did

Question 6:

I _________ like to read. (do, go, so)

Correct Answer: do

Question 7:

He _________ like apples. (does, did, done)

Correct Answer: does

Question 8:

I have ________ cookies. (four, one, blue)

Correct Answer: four

Question 9:

This gift is _________ me. (from, for, far)

Correct Answer: from

Question 10:

Reading is _______. (Fun, bad, sad)

Correct Answer: fun

Educational Standards

PK.2.F.1:Students will read their first name in print. PK.2.PC.4:Students will begin to understand that print moves from top to bottom, left to right, and front to back. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge. PK.8.R:Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.

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