The Magic of Sounds and Letters · Term 1

Reading Sight Words

Introducing and practicing high-frequency sight words for fluent reading.

Key Questions

  1. Explain why some words are called 'sight words'.
  2. Compare strategies for memorizing sight words.
  3. Construct sentences using a given set of sight words.

CBSE Learning Outcomes

CBSE: Reading Fluency - Class 1CBSE: Vocabulary Development - Class 1
Class: Class 1
Subject: English
Unit: The Magic of Sounds and Letters
Period: Term 1

Suggested Methodologies

Trading Cards

Create information cards and trade with peers to cover more content

25–45 min

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Stations Rotation

Groups rotate through different tasks at each station

35–55 min

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