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Growing Our Word Bank

High-Frequency Words Set 3

Day 131of 180
Week 27of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Recognize and read 5 new high-frequency words

2

Practice identifying sight words in context

3

Develop reading fluency with familiar words

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 22:6

“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Learning words helps us understand God's messages and grow in wisdom

📦 Materials Needed

  • Sight word flashcards
  • Word wall
  • Colorful markers
  • Poster board
  • Whiteboard
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and introduce today's new words: about, out, many, then, them

💭 Review Question: Can you use one of our new words in a sentence?
2Teaching (8 min)

Demonstrate each new word using flashcards and create visual associations

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Words help us communicate clearly
  • Practice makes reading easier
  • God gives us the ability to learn
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do these words mean?
  • Where might you see these words in a story?
3Activity: Sight Word Treasure Hunt (7 min)
game

Hide word cards around the room for students to find and read

📝 Instructions:
  1. Hide sight word cards in various locations
  2. Students search and collect cards
  3. Read each word when found
  4. Create a 'word collection' poster
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Limit hiding area and number of words

Challenge: Add time limit and comprehension questions

4Closing (5 min)

Review words learned and celebrate discoveries

📝 Review Questions:
  • What new words did you learn today?
  • Can you use 'about' in a sentence?
  • How do words help us understand stories?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow in understanding.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll find these words in our reading books!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 119:105

“Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.”

— Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create a flashlight word tracing activity

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing reading fluency through sight word recognition

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice words during everyday activities
  • Use positive reinforcement
  • Make learning fun and low-pressure
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children may find memorization challenging

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Increasing confidence in word recognition

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a home word wall
  • Play sight word bingo
  • Read a book together identifying learned words

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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