Learning 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 using music and movement to introduce and reinforce sight word recognition for Pre-K students.

Video Resource

New Sight Words 7 | 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
  • Phonological Awareness (letter sounds)
  • Print Awareness
  • Vocabulary Development

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 identify some of the letters used to spell the sight words.
  • Students will actively participate in singing and spelling along with the video.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students what they already know about words and reading. Ask them if they know any words by sight (e.g., their name). Explain that some words we learn to read just by seeing them a lot, and these are called sight words.
  • Video Viewing (10 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann sight word video. Encourage students to sing along and follow the instructions in the video (spell and say the words).
  • Word Practice (10 mins)
    After the video, write each sight word on a whiteboard or large paper. Go through each word, saying it together as a class. Have students spell the word out loud with you. Use hand motions to reinforce the spelling (e.g., write the letter in the air as you say it).
  • Sight Word Game (10 mins)
    Play a simple game to reinforce sight word recognition. For example, 'Sight Word Hop': Write the sight words on pieces of paper and place them on the floor. Call out a sight word and have students hop to that word. Another option: 'Sight Word Flashcards': Show flashcards of the sight words and have students say the word aloud.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the sight words learned during the lesson. Ask students which sight word was their favorite and why. Encourage them to look for these words in books they read at home.

Interactive Exercises

  • Sight Word Hop
    Write sight words on pieces of paper and place on the floor. Call out a word, students hop to it.
  • Flashcard Fun
    Show flashcards of the sight words, students say the words aloud.

Discussion Questions

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

Skills Developed

  • Sight Word Recognition
  • Letter Recognition
  • Active Listening
  • Oral Language Skills

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which word is 'no'?

Correct Answer: no

Question 2:

Which word is 'my'?

Correct Answer: my

Question 3:

Which word is 'make'?

Correct Answer: make

Question 4:

Which word is 'could'?

Correct Answer: could

Question 5:

Which of these is a sight word we learned today?

Correct Answer: Than

Question 6:

Which word is 'who'?

Correct Answer: who

Question 7:

Which word is 'first'?

Correct Answer: first

Question 8:

Which word is 'now'?

Correct Answer: now

Question 9:

Which word is 'been'?

Correct Answer: been

Question 10:

Which word is 'made'?

Correct Answer: made

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

I _____ go to the park.

Correct Answer: could

Question 2:

_____ is my favorite toy.

Correct Answer: Its

Question 3:

I see _____ people at the store.

Correct Answer: people

Question 4:

What is the _____ of the story?

Correct Answer: first

Question 5:

I have _____ to the store.

Correct Answer: been

Question 6:

I want to _____ a cake.

Correct Answer: make

Question 7:

I am taller _____ my friend.

Correct Answer: than

Question 8:

_____ are you?

Correct Answer: Who

Question 9:

It is time to go _____.

Correct Answer: now

Question 10:

I _____ a picture.

Correct Answer: made

Educational Standards

PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting. PK.2.PWS.2:Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters. PK.2.F.2:Students will chorally recite familiar texts (e.g., rhymes, songs, poetry, etc.). PK.4.R.3:Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

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