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 using the Jack Hartmann Sight Words video to introduce and reinforce high-frequency words for Pre-K students.

Video Resource

New Sight Words 9 | 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
  • Vocabulary development

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify and say at least 5 of the sight words presented in the video.
  • Students will be able to spell at least 3 of the sight words with prompting.
  • Students will improve listening skills through active participation with the video.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know what 'sight words' are. Explain that sight words are words we learn to recognize quickly, without having to sound them out. Tell them we're going to watch a fun video by Jack Hartmann to help us learn some new sight words.
  • Video Viewing (8 mins)
    Play the Jack Hartmann Sight Words 9 video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuxSWR6O078). Encourage students to sing along and follow the spelling of the words.
  • Word Practice (7 mins)
    After the video, review the sight words from the song (called, just, most, know, red, blue, yellow, day, away, look, jump, play). Write each word on a whiteboard or large paper. Point to each word, say it clearly, and have the students repeat it. Spell the word aloud together.
  • Interactive Game: Sight Word Find (5 mins)
    Hide flashcards with the sight words around the room. Have students search for the flashcards. When they find one, they must say the word aloud. Alternatively, show pictures (e.g. red crayon for 'red'). Have them point to the corresponding sight word.
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the sight words one last time, encouraging students to say them independently. Praise their efforts and tell them they did a great job learning new sight words!

Interactive Exercises

  • Sight Word Charades
    Act out some of the sight words (jump, play, look). Have the other students guess the sight word you are acting out.
  • Color Sorting
    Provide colored objects (red blocks, blue crayons, yellow paper). Have children label each pile with the corresponding sight word card (red, blue, yellow).

Discussion Questions

  • What was your favorite sight word in the video?
  • Can you think of a sentence using the sight word 'red'?
  • Why is it important to learn sight words?

Skills Developed

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which word is 'red'?

Correct Answer: red

Question 2:

Which word is 'blue'?

Correct Answer: blue

Question 3:

Which word is 'yellow'?

Correct Answer: yellow

Question 4:

Which word tells you to take a peek?

Correct Answer: look

Question 5:

Which word means to leap up?

Correct Answer: jump

Question 6:

Which word means to have fun?

Correct Answer: play

Question 7:

If something is the biggest part, it is the _____?

Correct Answer: most

Question 8:

If something is correct or acceptable, it is ______?

Correct Answer: just

Question 9:

Which word represents a period of time?

Correct Answer: day

Question 10:

Which word do you use when you are telephoning someone?

Correct Answer: call

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The word for the opposite of 'near' is ______.

Correct Answer: away

Question 2:

If you _____ something, that means you understand it.

Correct Answer: know

Question 3:

The color of fire trucks is ____.

Correct Answer: red

Question 4:

The sky is often the color _____.

Correct Answer: blue

Question 5:

The sun is often the color _____.

Correct Answer: yellow

Question 6:

We go to school every ______.

Correct Answer: day

Question 7:

Please ______, you will like it!

Correct Answer: play

Question 8:

I can ________ really high!

Correct Answer: jump

Question 9:

I can _______ with my eyes!

Correct Answer: look

Question 10:

He is the ______ person!

Correct Answer: most

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.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. PK.1.L.1:Students will actively listen using agreed-upon rules with prompting.

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