Language and Literacy

High Frequency Words

Review High Frequency Words

Read the words aloud. Which word goes in the sentence?

A reading lesson in a rural school in Nicaragua

A reading lesson in a rural school in Nicaragua

playplaces
theirto
ofother
  • 1. This woman goes to different _____.

  • 2. She teaches people how _____ read.

  • 3. A lot _____ people thank her.

Learn New Words

Study these words. Say them as whole words when you read.

countryIndra was born in a country in Asia.
calledThe country is called Indonesia.
livedHe lived there as a child.
houseHe grew up in a house built on long posts.
nowIndra came to the U.S. Now he lives in California.

Practice

4.–8. Make a map for each new word. Write the word in the center. Complete the other boxes. Then use the word in a sentence of your own.

    Example
  • 4.

    syllables

    syllables

    How can you remember it?

    My house in China was by a river.

Take turns saying the words in the box with a partner. After you have both said the words aloud, answer the questions.

  • 9. Which word rhymes with how?

  • 10. Which word rhymes with mouse?

  • 11. Which words end in the letters ed?