Forward Plan for Languages: Reading with a Focus on Sight Words
Desired Outcome: I can use my knowledge of sight vocabulary, phonics, context clues, punctuation, and grammar to read with understanding and expression.
Target Level: First Level (Scottish Curriculum)
Week 1: Introduction to Sight Words - Introduce the concept of sight words and their importance in reading. - Teach a set of commonly used sight words, such as “the,” “and,” “is,” “it,” etc. - Engage students in various activities to practice recognizing and reading these sight words. - Provide reading materials with a focus on sight words for independent practice.
Week 2: Phonics and Sight Words - Review phonics rules and sounds covered in previous lessons. - Integrate sight words into phonics lessons by using them in word-building activities. - Encourage students to identify sight words within phonetically spelled words. - Practice reading simple sentences containing both sight words and phonetically spelled words.
Week 3: Context Clues and Sight Words - Teach students how to use context clues to understand the meaning of unfamiliar sight words. - Provide reading passages with context clues and sight words for students to practice comprehension. - Engage students in discussions about the meaning of sight words within different contexts. - Encourage students to create their own sentences using sight words and context clues.
Week 4: Punctuation and Grammar in Sight Word Reading - Introduce basic punctuation marks (period, question mark, exclamation mark) and their functions. - Teach students how punctuation affects the meaning and expression of sight word sentences. - Provide reading materials with varied punctuation for students to practice reading with expression. - Discuss the importance of grammar in understanding sight word sentences and encourage students to identify correct grammar usage.
Week 5: Reading with Understanding and Expression - Review all the skills covered in previous weeks: sight words, phonics, context clues, punctuation, and grammar. - Engage students in reading activities that require them to use their knowledge to read with understanding and expression. - Provide a variety of reading materials, including stories, poems, and informational texts, to practice applying all the skills learned. - Encourage students to read aloud, focusing on expression and fluency.
Assessment: - Conduct regular formative assessments throughout the weeks to monitor students’ progress in recognizing and reading sight words. - Use reading comprehension activities to assess students’ understanding of sight words within context. - Provide opportunities for students to showcase their reading skills through presentations or performances.
Note: This forward plan can be adapted and expanded based on the specific needs and abilities of the students in the First Level.