Let's Learn Sight Words with Jack Hartmann!

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

A fun and engaging lesson to introduce Pre-K students to sight words using music and movement.

Video Resource

New Sight Words 4 | 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
  • Reading fluency

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify and pronounce the sight words: his, her, do, if, all, not, or, your, this, that, on, use.
  • Students will be able to spell the sight words: his, her, do, if, all, not, or, your, this, that, on, use.
  • Students will begin to understand that sight words are words that can be recognized quickly and easily.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about reading. Ask if they know any words by sight. Explain that some words are called 'sight words' and that we're going to learn some new ones today. Introduce Jack Hartmann and tell them we will be singing along with him to learn sight words.
  • Video Viewing (10 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann sight word video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XChcUZHW_SM). The first time, encourage students to watch and listen. The second time, have them spell and say the words along with Jack. The third time, encourage them to spell and say the word independently.
  • Sight Word Practice (10 mins)
    Write each sight word from the video on individual index cards. Hold up each card and have the students say the word together. Then, spell the word together. Repeat this process several times.
  • Sight Word Game (10 mins)
    Scatter the sight word cards on the floor. Call out a sight word, and have the students jump to that card. You can also have students take turns calling out the sight word.
  • Wrap-Up (5 mins)
    Review the sight words learned. Ask students to share their favorite word and why. Encourage them to look for these words in books they read at home or in the classroom.

Interactive Exercises

  • Sight Word Hopscotch
    Create a hopscotch grid with each square containing a sight word from the video. Have students hop through the grid, saying each word as they land on it.
  • Sight Word Flashcards
    Use flashcards with the sight words. Show the flashcard, and have the students say the word. Increase the speed as students become more confident.

Discussion Questions

  • What is a sight word?
  • Why is it important to learn sight words?
  • Can you think of any other sight words you know?

Skills Developed

  • Sight word recognition
  • Phonological awareness
  • Active listening
  • Vocabulary

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which word is spelled h-i-s?

Correct Answer: his

Question 2:

Which word is spelled d-o?

Correct Answer: do

Question 3:

Which word is spelled a-l-l?

Correct Answer: all

Question 4:

Which word is spelled n-o-t?

Correct Answer: not

Question 5:

Which word is spelled y-o-u-r?

Correct Answer: your

Question 6:

Which word is spelled t-h-i-s?

Correct Answer: this

Question 7:

Which word is spelled o-n?

Correct Answer: on

Question 8:

Which word is spelled u-s-e?

Correct Answer: use

Question 9:

Which word is spelled i-f?

Correct Answer: if

Question 10:

Which word is spelled t-h-a-t?

Correct Answer: that

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

h-e-r spells the word ____.

Correct Answer: her

Question 2:

t-h-i-s spells the word ____.

Correct Answer: this

Question 3:

d-o spells the word ____.

Correct Answer: do

Question 4:

The sight word ____ is spelled o-n.

Correct Answer: on

Question 5:

t-h-a-t spells the word ____.

Correct Answer: that

Question 6:

The sight word ____ is spelled a-l-l.

Correct Answer: all

Question 7:

The sight word ____ is spelled i-f.

Correct Answer: if

Question 8:

y-o-u-r spells the word ____.

Correct Answer: your

Question 9:

n-o-t spells the word ____.

Correct Answer: not

Question 10:

The sight word ____ is spelled u-s-e.

Correct Answer: use

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.2.F.1:Students will read their first name in print. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.1.S.2:Students will engage in collaborative discussions about various topics and texts, including their own writing, with peers and adults in small and large groups with prompting.

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