**Lesson Plan: Common Sight Words - Spelling, Reading, Filling the Gaps, and Writing**
**Class**: Nursery 2
**Duration**: 45 minutes
**Topic**: Common Sight Words - Spelling, Reading, Filling the Gaps, and Writing
**Objective**:
By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:
1. Recognize common sight words.
2. Spell common sight words correctly.
3. Read sight words fluently.
4. Fill in the gaps with appropriate sight words.
5. Write sight words independently.
**Materials**:
- Flashcards with sight words (e.g., the, and, it, is, in, on, we)
- Whiteboard and markers
- Alphabet blocks or magnetic letters
- Worksheets with sentences missing sight words
- Writing paper and pencils
- Picture books with common sight words
**Introduction (5 minutes)**:
1. Greet the students and gather them in a circle.
2. Explain that today we will learn about special words called "sight words" which we see a lot when we read.
3. Show a couple of flashcards and read the words aloud, inviting students to repeat after you.
**Activity 1: Sight Word Flashcards (10 minutes)**:
1. Display flashcards with sight words one by one.
2. Say each word clearly and ask the students to say the word out loud together.
3. Repeat this process a few times to help students familiarize themselves with the words.
**Activity 2: Spelling with Alphabet Blocks (10 minutes)**:
1. Divide students into small groups and give each group alphabet blocks or magnetic letters.
2. Show a sight word on the flashcard and ask each group to spell the word using their letters.
3. Walk around to assist where needed and praise correct spellings.
**Activity 3: Reading Exercise (5 minutes)**:
1. Choose a simple picture book containing sight words.
2. Read the book aloud to the class, pointing out each sight word and encouraging students to read along with you.
**Activity 4: Fill the Gap Worksheet (10 minutes)**:
1. Hand out worksheets with sentences where sight words are missing (e.g., "The cat is ___ the mat").
2. Go through the first example together, discussing which sight word fits the blank space.
3. Let students work individually to fill in the gaps, assisting as necessary.
**Activity 5: Writing Practice (5 minutes)**:
1. Give each student a piece of writing paper and a pencil.
2. Display a sight word on the board and ask students to write it down.
3. Repeat with a few more sight words, ensuring that students pay attention to correct letter formation.
**Closure (5 minutes)**:
1. Gather the students back in a circle.
2. Review the sight words learned during the lesson by holding up flashcards and asking students to say the words.
3. Praise the students for their efforts and participation.
**Assessment**:
1. Observe students' ability to recognize and read sight words during the activities.
2. Check the spelling words formed with alphabet blocks.
3. Collect and review the fill-the-gap worksheets and writing papers to assess their understanding and accuracy.
**Extension Activities**:
- Create a "Sight Word Wall" in the classroom where newly learned words will be displayed.
- Encourage students to look for sight words in their daily reading at home.
**Reflection**:
- Note which students may need additional support with specific sight words.
- Assess the overall engagement and adjust future lessons to maintain enthusiasm for learning sight words.