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Write Your Own Story with Sight Words

High-Frequency Words Set 4

Day 163of 180
Week 33of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Apply 5 new high-frequency words (now, find, long, down, day)

2

Create a simple story using sight words

3

Practice creative writing skills

Proverbs 22:17

Turn your ear, and listen to the words of the wise. Apply your heart to my teaching.

Proverbs 22:17 (WEB)

Encourages listening and learning through storytelling

📦 Materials Needed

  • Lined writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Colored pencils or crayons
  • Sight word flashcards
  • Word wall

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and review the 5 new sight words: now, find, long, down, day. Write each word on the board and have students read them aloud together.

💭 Review Question: Can you use one of our new words in a sentence?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain that today we will create our own stories using our new sight words. Stories can be about anything - adventures, family, or things we love!

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Every story has a beginning
  • Use your imagination
  • Include our new sight words
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good story?
  • Who are some of your favorite story characters?
3Activity: My Sight Word Story (10 min)
hands-on

Students will write and illustrate a short story using at least 3-5 of the new sight words.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Fold paper into a small book
  2. Write title on cover
  3. Write 3-4 sentences inside
  4. Include sight words
  5. Draw pictures to match story
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use a sentence starter or graphic organizer

Challenge: Include dialogue or more complex plot

4Closing (5 min)

Students share their stories in small groups, highlighting the sight words they used.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What sight words did you use?
  • What was your story about?
  • Was it fun to create your own story?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us words to express ourselves and tell stories. Help us use our words to spread love and kindness.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play a game with all our sight words!

Psalm 119:105

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

Psalm 119:105 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Trace words while reciting

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning to apply sight words in creative writing

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creativity
  • Don't focus on perfect spelling
  • Celebrate their storytelling efforts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel anxious about writing independently

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Proper use of sight words, creativity in storytelling

Extension Activities

  • Create a class book of student stories
  • Record stories using a digital storytelling app
  • Act out stories in small groups

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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