A sight word game can give young readers several encounters with words they already know. Leave time after each call for children to look across the letters, then have them read their marked words back.
At a glance
Review the word bank first and use the winning line as a quick reading check.
1. Choose and check your words
Select a set from recent lessons. If you edit the word bank, check the boards against the caller cards before printing.
2. Model a call and match
Read a word, point across the matching print, and place a counter over it.
3. Give children time to check
Pause between calls. Compare one pair of look-alike words when it helps students decide.
4. Read the winning line
Ask the player to uncover and read the marked words. Let a partner help after the reader tries.
5. Follow with a fresh example
Show two words outside the bingo board or choose one for the recording page. Note which need more review.
A classroom example
In a fictional class, Dani hears has but marks had. Her teacher asks her to look at the last letter in each word. Dani reads the match and moves her marker.
Companion printable
The 29-page PDF includes an editable 24-word bank, 20 boards in two styles, caller cards, a recording page, and student directions.
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