Snap Words
Students will review high frequency words that they have learned up until this point. They will learn to look at words more closely, and point out the words in stories they read.
Essential Question
Why is it important to take notice to high frequency words in the stories that you read?
Grade(s):
- Kindergarten
- 1
- 2
Subject(s):
Recommended Technology:
Other Instructional Materials or Notes:
-Familiar Picture Books
-High frequency words displayed on word wall or somewhere in classroom.
-Pointer
- books students have been reading during read-to-self or partner reading
Lesson Progression
- Students will begin the lesson on the carpet. The teacher will celebrate all of the ‘snap’ or high-frequency words they have learned thus far. If there is a word wall in the room, the teacher should point to each word that has been added to the wall and say it with students.
- The teacher should choose a few words off of the wall to study more deeply (3-5 words). The teacher should lead students in snapping, clapping, and stomping the syllables. Take notice to the vowels that are within the words, or if there are any blends/diagraphs. Etc.
(Teachers should choose a story that they have read during shared reading time recently.)
3. The teacher will review what the story was about, and introduce to students that there are many ‘snap words’ within stories, and even in the text they have been reading.
4. The teacher will have students reread the story as a class, and each time a snap word is read, students will snap their fingers. After going through the story, stopping and snapping at each high-frequency word, the teacher will discuss the many words that she saw the students snap.
5. Students will then have the opportunity to go through stories they have been reading during read-to-self/partner reading and do the same thing with a partner on the rug. The teacher should move around the room and work with students who are struggling to point out high-frequency words in their stories.
Teacher Notes
Extension: Once students have mastered the words that have been introduced, move on too harder more difficult words. Challenge students to identify spelling patterns, blends/digraphs, or even use the words in sentences.
Remediation: Provide opportunities and additional time for students to practice the words; Review the words in varying ways such as flashcards, word building, games, etc.
Standards
- 1-LDC-7q Use a growing vocabulary that includes many kinds of words to express ideas clearly.
- ELA.F.4 Read and reread grade-appropriate texts with accuracy and expression at an appropriate rate to support comprehension.
- ELA.F.4 Read and reread grade-appropriate texts with accuracy and expression at an appropriate rate to support comprehension.
- ELA.F.4 Read and reread grade-appropriate texts with accuracy and expression at an appropriate rate to support comprehension.
Assessments
Students will be assessed through the questioning that takes place during the lesson. They will also be assessed on whether they are able to take part in the activity as a whole group and snap the high frequency words, as well as do it on their own using a book they have been reading with a partner.