Sight Word Power Points

Sight words are not going to be learned just by practicing them once.  A student must be exposed to sight words repeatedly in order to become automatic in their recall.  One way I use repetition in my classroom is by having the students practice sight words through the use of a slideshow.

Click HERE to gain access to my slideshows.  You will need Microsoft Powerpoint to view them.

 

 

 

Parents, when viewing the slideshows, try saying the sight word first, and then have your child "echo" you.  With struggling readers, I usually only work with 5 to 10 words at a time.  Use your own judgment about the number of words you think your child can focus on in one sitting.

 

The correct order to practice these sight (Dolch) words are the following:  Preprimer, Primer, First, Second, and Third grade.  In my classroom, we generally focus on one list per 9 weeks grading period.

 

Remember, practicing sight words is only ONE component of reading instruction.  Be sure you are modeling fluent reading with your child every day!