Story of the Week Lesson One
Basic Sight Words
written and compiled by
Katrina Lybbert


Basic Sight Words

The words this lesson will be covering are:
the, to, a, I, you, said, for, look, is, little, was, not, my, me, big, come, away, here, help, find, funny, go, we, and, where

Supplies:
25 index cards
letter magnets or letter cards (see explanation in day 1)
white board or chalk board
supplies for the game you choose on days 8 - 10

Day 1

funny, I, is, not, big
(prepare index cards, one for each of these words... write the words in bold letters...do not capitalize unless necessary)
 

Day 2

a, look, me, we, and
(prepare index cards, one for each of these words... write the words in bold letters...do not capitalize unless necessary)
 


Day 3

little, where, the, to, you
(prepare index cards, one for each of these words... write the words in bold letters...do not capitalize unless necessary)
 


Day 4

said, for, was, my, come
(prepare index cards, one for each of these words... write the words in bold letters...do not capitalize unless necessary)
 


Day 5

away, here, help, find, go
(prepare index cards, one for each of these words... write the words in bold letters...do not capitalize unless necessary)
 


Day 6

On this day you will use all the index cards and try to create simple sentences.  Just have your child put the index cards in order to make the following sentences (or any of your own creation):

Come here!
Go away!
I look funny.
Help me find you.
Go to the ______________. (just say a word that would fit in the blank)
Where is the little _____________?
Help me find the little _________.
________ is not big.
We said, "Come here!"
I look for the little ______________.
I was funny for you.
Help me find my big __________.
Come and find me.
You look.
We look.
I was here.
 

Day 7

On this day you will need your chalk or white board and letter cards or letter magnets.

Word Scramble


Days 8 - 10

Choose one or more of the following games to reinforce the learning of the basic sight words.  Play these games for three days.

Sight Word Match Me


Sight Word Memory Match


Sight Word Dominoes


Sight Word Go Find

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