I.

General Overview:

Catch-Up Subject: READING

Grade Level: Grade 9
Quarterly Theme: Develop word recognition skills
Sub-theme: To collaborate with peers during group activities and
communicate their understanding of sight words through verbal responses
and written work, fostering social and communication skills
Subject Integration:
1) subject: Science
- connection: Integrating reading with Science can enhance students'
understanding of scientific concepts and terminology. Reading passages
related to scientific topics can help students recognize and comprehend
specialized vocabulary, improving their overall literacy skills while reinforcing
scientific knowledge.
2) subject: English
- connection: English language skills are essential for effective
communication and comprehension across subjects. By incorporating reading
activities that focus on sight words and vocabulary building, students can
strengthen their language proficiency, aiding them in expressing their
thoughts and understanding texts in various subjects.
3) subject: Social Studies
- connection: Reading can enhance students' understanding of historical
events, cultural contexts, and societal issues. By engaging in reading activities
that involve sight words related to Social Studies topics, students can deepen
their knowledge and critical thinking skills, fostering a holistic approach to
learning.

II. Session Outline:

Session Title: Building Word Recognition Skills Through Collaboration

Session Objectives:
- Actively engage in word recognition activities like scavenger hunts, Bingo
games, and word building exercises to foster enthusiasm for learning and
participation.
- Apply word recognition skills in real-world contexts by reading passages or
books containing sight words, demonstrating the ability to recognize and
comprehend these words within meaningful text.
Key Concepts:
Developing word recognition skills through collaborative activities enhances
social and communication skills, while applying these skills in real-world
contexts strengthens comprehension and retention of sight words.

III. Teaching Strategies:

Introduction and Warm Up:

Activity Title: Sight Word Scavenger Hunt
Description: Engage students in a scavenger hunt around the classroom or
school grounds to find and identify sight words hidden in various locations.
Duration: 15 minutes
Materials: List of sight words, small cards with sight words, timer
Procedure:
1. Divide students into small groups.
2. Provide each group with a list of sight words to find.
3. Set a timer and instruct students to search for the sight words hidden
around the designated area.
4. Once all words are found, gather the groups and review the words together.

Concept Exploration:
Activity Title: Bingo with Sight Words
Description: Play a Bingo game using sight words to reinforce word
recognition skills in a fun and interactive way.
Duration: 20 minutes
Materials: Bingo cards with sight words, markers, Bingo caller sheet
Procedure:
1. Distribute Bingo cards with sight words to each student.
2. Explain the rules of the game and how to play Bingo.
3. Call out sight words randomly, and students mark the words on their cards.
4. The first student to complete a line shouts "Bingo!" and wins the round.
5. Discuss the words and their meanings after each round.

Valuing:
Activity Title: Word Building Challenge
Description: Engage students in a word building exercise where they work
together to form new words using sight word cards.
Duration: 25 minutes
Materials: Sight word cards, timer
Procedure:
1. Provide each group with a set of sight word cards.
2. Set a timer and challenge students to create as many new words as possible
using the sight word cards.
3. Encourage collaboration and discussion within the groups.
4. After the time is up, have each group share the words they formed and
discuss their meanings.

Reflection:
Activity Title: Word Recognition Journal
Description: Have students reflect on their learning by writing in a word
recognition journal about their experiences during the session and how plan
to apply their word recognition skills in daily reading.
Duration: 10 minutes
Materials: Journals, writing tools
Procedure:
1. Distribute journals to each student.
2. Ask students to write about their favorite activity from the session and why
it was enjoyable.
3. Prompt students to consider how they can use their word recognition skills
in their everyday reading.
4. Encourage students to share their reflections with their peers or the class,
fostering communication and sharing of ideas.

This teaching guide provides a structured approach to engaging Grade 9

students in developing word recognition skills through collaborative activities,
promoting social interaction, and enhancing comprehension of sight words
within meaningful contexts.