Fluency · B1 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.2.9.1.2 - Recognise one hundred and twenty sight words including content words

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Read aloud at least 20 previously learned sight words from a word card within 2 seconds of seeing each card.
Identify and name at least 10 new sight words (content words) added during this lesson.
Play the Lucky Dip game and correctly read the sight word they pick out.
Use at least 5 sight words to make simple, meaningful sentences of their own.
Echo-read a short simple text with the teacher, showing growing confidence and expression.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Reading (Strand 2)
Sub-strand: Fluency (2.9)
Content standard: B1.2.9.1 - Read texts with good speed, accuracy and expression
Indicator: B1.2.9.1.2 - Recognise one hundred and twenty sight words including content words
Suggested placement: Term 2, Week 12 (Week 24 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 27
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Have learners go over the sight words they have learnt during the period.
- Let learners echo-read simple texts.
- Let learners play vocabulary games for vocabulary consolidation, e.g. Lucky Dip game, Pick and Say, Word Hunt.
- Have learners make simple meaningful sentences with the sight words.