Reading: Basic Decoding & Word Recognition: Lesson 3: Reading Common Sight Words
CEFR Level: A1 (Beginner)
Target Reading Sub-skill: Basic Decoding & Word Recognition
Specific Focus: Reading Common Sight Words (the, a, is, I, you, and)
What You Will Learn
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Recognize and read the common sight words: the, a, is, I, you, and.
- Understand that these words appear often in English sentences.
- Identify these sight words in simple sentences.
Hello Cambodian Learners!
Some English words are very common. We call them "sight words" because it's good to know them by sight – quickly, without needing to sound them out. Learning these words will help you read much faster! You'll see them everywhere, from storybooks to signs in your town.
Let's Learn Some Sight Words!
Warm-up: Quick Look!
Look at this sentence: "I see a cat." Can you see the small words "I" and "a"? These are sight words!
Our Sight Words for Today
Click on each word card to hear it. Say the word aloud. Try to remember what it looks like!
Practice Time!
Activity 1: Click the Word!
Listen to the word. Then, click the correct word card below.
Activity 2: Find the Sight Word in a Sentence!
Read the sentence. Click on the target sight word.
Activity 3: Fill in the Blank!
Choose the correct sight word to complete the sentence.
Quick Quiz!
Great Job!
You've learned some very important English sight words today! Practice reading them whenever you see them. This will make reading much easier and more fun!
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Note for Educators/Platform Development: This lesson focuses on high-frequency sight words. Interactive activities include audio recognition, identifying words in sentences, and fill-in-the-blanks. Ensure Web Speech API is supported for audio features.