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A student who is in their second year of kindergarten is able to learn sight words and is able to read them off of any list but cannot read the words in a sentence. What can be done to help the student make the connection and be able to read words in a sentence?
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I suggest that you work with three to five words per day. First, have the student read them in a list. Next, work together to write sentences using each word. The student can create the sentence and you can write it on paper or a sentence strip. Last, read a book that you know contains the focus sight words with the student. You could also use sentence strips that may or may not contain the focus sight words. Tell him/her that every time they can their sight words of the day they will earn a sticker. Then attach the sticker to a reward. It may be if they earn ten stickers in a week that they can have a swing the whole time at recess, or take home a special bear. Hopefully providing an incentive will encourage them.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
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Comments: Start small! Great idea!
Rated On: October 18, 2014 6:27 pm
Rated By: Amy McBride
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a tactic used for LEP students as well and can be very helpful. Just as the student was able to learn individual words they will eventually learn word "chunks" that the teacher presents. As that become more easy you can move on to sentences, paragraphs, and even books.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 9:08 pm
Rated By: MaXuDe
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think that this is a great solution.
Rated On: October 20, 2014 12:56 am
Rated By: uVejeg
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Love this solution.
Rated On: February 25, 2015 7:29 pm
Rated By: Jen
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Incentives and breaking down the sentence is a great plan!
Rated On: March 1, 2015 11:52 pm
Rated By: Qebysu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a great idea
Rated On: March 2, 2015 2:02 am
Rated By: XaSaPe