Traffic Light Reading: Learning Three-Letter Words!

English Language Arts Grades Pre-K 1:51 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn to read simple three-letter words with a fun traffic light game! This lesson uses the xkootv video to help you read before the light turns red.

Video Resource

Reading. Educational Video For Children. Three Letter words Part 3

xkootv

Duration: 1:51
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Key Concepts

  • Letter-sound correspondence
  • Three-letter word recognition
  • Reading readiness

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify and read at least 3 new three-letter words.
  • Students will be able to connect letter sounds to form simple words.
  • Students will understand that words are made up of letters.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Greet students and introduce the concept of reading. Ask them if they know any letters or words already. Briefly explain that they will be learning to read three-letter words with a fun video.
  • Video Viewing (5 mins)
    Play the 'Reading. Educational Video For Children. Three Letter words Part 3' video from xkootv. Encourage students to try and read the words before the traffic light turns red.
  • Word Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, write the words from the video on the board (e.g., CAT, DOG, SUN). Say each word aloud, emphasizing the sounds of each letter. Have the students repeat after you. Use flashcards with pictures and the words to reinforce learning.
  • Traffic Light Game (5 mins)
    Create simple traffic light signals (red, yellow, green) using construction paper. Hold up a flashcard with a three-letter word. When the light is green, students try to read the word silently. When the light turns yellow, they get ready to say the word. When the light turns red, everyone says the word together.
  • Review and Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the words learned during the lesson. Ask students to share their favorite word and draw a picture of it. Briefly preview what they will be learning in the next reading lesson.

Interactive Exercises

  • Word Building
    Provide students with letter blocks or magnetic letters. Call out a three-letter word and have them try to build it using the letters.
  • Picture Matching
    Give each student a worksheet with pictures of objects (e.g., cat, sun, dog) and a list of corresponding three-letter words. Have them draw a line connecting each picture to the correct word.

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite word from the video?
  • What sound does the letter 'A' make?
  • Can you think of another word that starts with the same letter as 'Cat'?

Skills Developed

  • Phonological awareness
  • Letter recognition
  • Vocabulary development

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What animal says 'Meow'?

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 2:

Which one shines bright in the sky?

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 3:

A dog says...?

Correct Answer: Woof

Question 4:

Which of these can you wear on your head?

Correct Answer: Hat

Question 5:

Where do bees live?

Correct Answer: Bug

Question 6:

Which one do you kiss?

Correct Answer: Lip

Question 7:

What do you put water in?

Correct Answer: Jug

Question 8:

How do you get to school?

Correct Answer: Bus

Question 9:

What does it mean to go Fast?

Correct Answer: Run

Question 10:

Where do you sleep?

Correct Answer: Bed

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

A ______ says 'Woof'.

Correct Answer: Dog

Question 2:

The _______ shines in the sky.

Correct Answer: Sun

Question 3:

A ______ says 'Meow'.

Correct Answer: Cat

Question 4:

I wear a _______ on my head.

Correct Answer: Hat

Question 5:

The ______ lives in the ground.

Correct Answer: Bug

Question 6:

You have _______ to kiss with.

Correct Answer: Lip

Question 7:

I put my juice in a ______.

Correct Answer: Jug

Question 8:

I ride the _______ to school.

Correct Answer: Bus

Question 9:

I can _______ fast.

Correct Answer: Run

Question 10:

I sleep in my ______.

Correct Answer: Bed

Educational Standards

PK.2.F.1:Students will read their first name in print. PK.2.PWS.3:Students will produce some sounds represented by letters. PK.2.PC.4:Students will begin to recognize that written words are made up of letters and are separated by spaces. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.1.S.3:Students will ask and answer questions with prompting. PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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