It is important to learn and practice high-frequency words with context examples. Research suggests readers recognize words faster when they understand their meaning.
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Activity: My Fast Words
Standards
Read common high-frequency words by sight.
Reader Goals
I can recognize words by sight.
Target Words
• This is a _____.
• A _____ is in the _____.
Helpful Hints
Guide
- Point to each word and the blank as you Read
This is a blank. - Say
Let’s fill in the blank with some words.
Guide
- Point to the picture of a kite and Ask
What is this?
(kite) - Point to each word and the picture as you Read
This is a kite. - Have readers repeat after you: Say
Repeat after me: This is a kite.
Guide
- Point to each word and the blanks as you Read
A blank is in the blank. - Say
Let’s fill in the blank with some words.
Guide
- Point to the picture of a kite and Ask
Where do you think the kite is?
(in the sky) - Point to each word and the picture as you Read
A kite is in the sky. - Have readers repeat after you: Say
Repeat after me: A kite is in the sky.
Guide
- Point to the picture of a goose and Ask
What animal is this?
(goose) - Point to each word and the picture as you Read
This is a goose. - Have readers repeat after you: Say
Repeat after me: This is a goose.
Guide
- Point to the picture of a goose and Ask
Where do you think the goose is?
(in a pond) - Point to each word and the picture as you Read
A goose is in a pond. - Have readers repeat after you: Say
Repeat after me: A goose is in a pond.
Guide
- Point to the picture of a kitten and Ask
What animal is this?
(kitten) - Point to each word and the picture as you Read
This is a kitten. - Have readers repeat after you: Say
Repeat after me: This is a kitten.
Guide
- Point to the picture of a kitten and Ask
Where do you think the kitten is?
(in a garden) - Point to each word and the picture as you Read
A kitten is in a garden. - Have readers repeat after you: Say
Repeat after me: A kitten is in a garden.
Guide
- Point to the picture of a gorilla and Ask
What animal is this?
(gorilla) - Point to each word and the picture as you Read
This is a gorilla. - Have readers repeat after you: Say
Repeat after me: This is a gorilla.
Guide
- Point to the picture of a gorilla and Ask
Where do you think the gorilla is?
(in the jungle) - Point to each word and the picture as you Read
A gorilla is in the jungle. - Have readers repeat after you: Say
Repeat after me: A gorilla is in the jungle.
Guide
- Say
Let’s learn more about the words we found! - Ask and Point to the pictures as your readers answer
Can you name all the animals you see on the page?
(goose, kitten, gorilla, kangaroo) - Ask and Point to the pictures as your readers answer
Can you name something that opens and shuts?
(gate, gift box) - Ask and Point to the picture as your readers answer
Which animal has feathers and can fly?
(goose) - Ask and Point to the picture as your readers answer
Which animal jumps or hops?
(kangaroo) - Ask and Point to the picture as your readers answer
Which animal lives in the jungle?
(gorilla) - Ask and Point to the picture as your readers answer
Which animal is a baby?
(kitten)
