Task #1


Task #1 
Goal: To practice reading sight words in a way that utilizes and encourages student creativity. 

Target Language: 
I am ____________ (practice names, boy/girl, age, feelings, etc.
I can see/want/have a _________ (car, plane, doll, etc.) 

Instructions:
Use popsicle sticks and small pieces of heavy paper.
Cut index cards or heavy paper into small cards.
Students write sight words on the small cards.
Students glue word cards to the popsicle sticks , leaving space at the top to personalize.
Students can draw a picture or use favorite stickers at the top of the stick to help them remember what the word is on the stick.
Use the popsicle stick words together with small picture cards, photos, or toys to create sentences.

Use these popsicle sticks to focus on reading basic sentence patterns, one pattern at a time. 

This activity allows students to make their sight word practice more fun and personalized. It encourages creativity in making sentences!

Comments

  1. Daniela SensatoApril 16, 2016 at 7:30 PM

    I found your idea really good
    I could also be used for short answers and vocab
    I'll try using it

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  2. Carolina Brenes BurgosApril 17, 2016 at 7:12 AM

    I really like this idea! and as Daniela mentioned it could work for vocabulary.

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  3. Juan UribeApril 17, 2016 at 10:47 AM

    Hi Karen! 

    I really like the idea of allowing them to make novel structures with sight words as it allows them some freedom in creating language. Mixing words, toys, and pictures is engaging, affective, and effective!

    The good thing is that by adding four or five new words you have lots of new sentences to explore. As students know the words they can also work independently which raises their confidence. Funtastic!

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