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Words We See Often: have, has

High-Frequency Words Set 2

Day 114of 180
Week 23of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to read and spell 'have' and 'has'

2

Use 'have' and 'has' correctly in sentences

3

Understand the difference between 'have' and 'has'

📖 Scripture Connection

Psalm 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

God has everything we need, just like we learn about 'have' and 'has'

📦 Materials Needed

  • Word cards
  • Primary writing paper
  • Pencils
  • Marker board
  • Small whiteboard for each student
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in circle. Introduce today's words: 'have' and 'has'. Explain these are special words we use to show what someone or something possesses.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me something you have?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate the difference between 'have' and 'has'. 'Have' is used with 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'. 'Has' is used with 'he', 'she', and 'it'.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • I have a pencil
  • She has a book
  • We have friends
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What do you have in your backpack?
  • What does mommy have?
  • What does your pet have?
3Activity: Have and Has Treasure Hunt (6 min)
game

Students find items in classroom and create sentences using 'have' and 'has'

📝 Instructions:
  1. Walk around classroom
  2. Find 3 items
  3. Write or say a sentence about each item
  4. Example: 'I have a red crayon'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps create sentences

Challenge: Students create more complex sentences

4Closing (2 min)

Review words learned today

📝 Review Questions:
  • When do we use 'have'?
  • When do we use 'has'?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us learn new words today. Help us communicate clearly.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll review all our new words!

💎 Memory Verse

Psalm 23:1

“Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall not want.”

— Psalm 23:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Shepherd Hand Motions: Pretend to be a shepherd guiding sheep while reciting

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Learning high-frequency words helps children read more fluently

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice 'have' and 'has' during daily conversations
  • Make word practice fun and playful
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering when to use 'have' vs 'has'

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Correct usage of 'have' and 'has' in spontaneous speech

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a 'have/has' word poster
  • Play charades acting out things they have
  • Draw pictures illustrating sentences with 'have' and 'has'

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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