Teacher: say “the.” Which taught word did you say?
- to
- we
- the
Explanation and discussion
The is the word the teacher said. To starts with the same letter but is a different word.
Use the in a short phrase with the teacher.
Recognize taught everyday words and carefully read a small set of decodable words.
What it is about
Recognize a declared set of high-frequency words and simple taught decodable words.
Kindergarten · 5–6 years · 30 challenges
Before you begin
- Everyday oral language, listening and experience with books.
What the class will do
- Choose and explain · 30 challenges
Read familiar words
Recognize a declared set of high-frequency words and simple taught decodable words.
Using it in class
Taught words: I a the to is my we see; cat map sun hen pig dog bed cup hat top run sit pan pin cap tap. Teach these first with the district sequence (short vowels, hard c/g). Read directions and sentences aloud; let children read choices. Follow with actual shared reading.
Give everyone time to think and discuss before one pupil acts at the board. The class explains and confirms together; hints and explanations stay until you move on.
Use an up-to-date browser on a computer connected to a whiteboard or shared display. Touch, mouse and keyboard; optional audio and reduced motion. No pupil accounts or personal devices.
Choose from 5 challenges up to the full activity. Discussion determines the duration: you set the pace.
A look inside the activities
Teacher: read “We sit on the bed.” Which choice is the last word?
- bed
- the
- we
Explanation and discussion
Bed is the last word of the sentence. We and the are also words we know, but they came earlier.
Read bed and then point to its last letter.
Teacher: read “We see a hen.” Which set of printed words matches the whole sentence?
- We see a hen.
- We see a hat.
- I see a hen.
Explanation and discussion
We see a hen matches all four spoken words. One other choice changes the animal; the other changes who sees it.
Read the whole sentence together with one point per word.
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