2nd Grade Sightwords Lesson Plan (Language Arts)

Topic: Sightwords

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to recognize and correctly pronounce at least 20 Sightwords.
• Students will be able to recall the Sightwords when prompted with a sentence.

Materials

• Sightwords worksheet (one per student)
• Sightwords cards (one per student)
• Sentence prompts (one per student)

Warm-up

• Review the alphabet with the students. Ask them to name each letter, spell their name, and spell a simple word such as "cat."
• Show the students the Sightwords cards and have them identify which words are unknown to them.

Direct Instruction

• Review the sightwords that the students identified as unknown. Have the students repeat the words out loud and have them write the words in their notebooks.
• Use the Sightwords Chart to record the words that the students learned.

Guided Practice

• Using the sightwords from the previous lesson and from the sightwords list, have the students work in pairs to complete a sightword activity.
• Provide guidance as needed.

Independent Practice

• Have the students choose five of the sightwords from the list to practice writing.
• Have the students use markers or crayons to write the sightwords on paper.
• Encourage the students to use letter formation and spacing skills as they write.

Closure

• Review the sightwords that the students have learned today.
• Ask the students to show you their written copies of the sightwords.
• Ask the students to say the words aloud and show you how they look.
• Remind the students that they can practice writing the sightwords at home.

Assessment

• Observe the students during independent practice to assess their ability to write the sightwords accurately.
• Have the students complete a worksheet containing a list of sightwords for the students to read and write.