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Words We See Often: was and are

High-Frequency Words Set 2

Day 113of 180
Week 23of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to recognize and spell the words 'was' and 'are'

2

Use 'was' and 'are' in simple sentences

3

Understand basic verb usage

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 139:14

“I will give thanks to you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Your works are wonderful. My soul knows that very well.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

Demonstrates use of 'are' in praising God's creation

📦 Materials Needed

  • Word cards
  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Whiteboard and marker
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Show word cards for 'was' and 'are'. Discuss how these words help us talk about things that happened or exist.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me something that was fun today?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain 'was' as a word we use to talk about something in the past, and 'are' as a word we use to describe things happening now.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • 'Was' tells us about something that already happened
  • 'Are' tells us about things happening right now
  • These words help us share stories and describe things
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What was your favorite part of breakfast?
  • How many friends are in our class today?
3Activity: Was and Are Sentence Builders (5 min)
hands-on

Students create simple sentences using 'was' and 'are' with picture cards

📝 Instructions:
  1. Give each student word and picture cards
  2. Help them build sentences like 'I was happy' or 'We are learning'
  3. Encourage students to share their sentences
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use pre-made sentence strips

Challenge: Create sentences without picture support

4Closing (3 min)

Review the words 'was' and 'are'. Celebrate their learning!

📝 Review Questions:
  • What does 'was' tell us?
  • When do we use the word 'are'?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn new words today. Bless our learning and help us understand how to use words to communicate clearly.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn more special words!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 139:14

“I am fearfully and wonderfully made.”

— Psalm 139:14 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions to remember key words

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are developing understanding of past and present tense verbs

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice these words during daily conversations
  • Use natural contexts to reinforce learning
  • Be patient with spelling and usage
🤔 Common Struggles:

Mixing up 'was' and 'are', confusion about past and present tense

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to use 'was' and 'are' correctly in context

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a picture book using 'was' and 'are'
  • Play a charade game acting out sentences with these words
  • Make a word wall featuring 'was' and 'are'

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