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Trace, Copy, Cover & Write

Words used: say, day, way, may, lay, play, pray, stay, hay, yay, pay, ray, clay, tray, sway, bay

For grade level: ParentHomeschool

Created by: K. Cole

Crimes and law

Words used: Criminal justice system: – The system of law enforcement, courts, and corrections that addresses criminal behavior., Law enforcement agencies: – Organizations responsible for enforcing laws and maintaining public order., Legal rights: – Rights bestowed upon individuals by law., Crack down on: – To take severe measures against illegal activities., Turn in: – To report someone to authorities., Break into: – Illegally entering a building with intent to commit a crime., Felony: – A serious crime typically punishable by imprisonment for more than one year., Defendant: – An individual accused in a court of law., Prosecution: – The legal party responsible for presenting the case against an individual accused of breaking the law., Caught red-handed: – Discovered while committing a crime., In hot water: – In trouble; facing difficulties due to one's actions., A law unto oneself: – Someone who behaves according to their own rules rather than following established laws., Witness testimony: Evidence given by someone who has seen or heard something related to a case., To walk a fine line: Means to navigate a situation that is precarious or risky, often referring to legal matters where one must be careful not to cross legal boundaries., To throw the book at someone: Means to punish someone to the fullest extent of the law, often used in the context of sentencing.

Created by: А. Патрушева

Trace, Copy, Cover & Write

Words used: by, fly, my, fry, dry, cry, sky, pry, sly, ply, try, spy, why, guy, buy

For grade level: ParentHomeschool

Created by: K. Cole

History

Words used: Historical significance: – Importance attributed to an event based on its impact on history., Cultural heritage: – Traditions, customs, artifacts, and values passed down through generations., Political movements: – Organized efforts aimed at promoting political change., Look back on: – Reflecting on past events with consideration., Dig up: – Discovering information about past events., Come to light: – When new information becomes known., Chronology: – The arrangement of events in the order they occurred., Civilization: – A complex human society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural achievements., Artifact: – An object made by humans that is of historical interest., History repeats itself: – Similar events tend to recur over time., A historical turning point: – An event that significantly changes the course of history., To rewrite history: – Changing the accepted narrative about past events., Primary Source Material: Original documents or evidence created during the time under study, providing firsthand accounts of historical events., Chronological Framework: A system for organizing historical events in the order they occurred, aiding in the understanding of cause-and-effect relationships., To turn the tide: Refers to a significant change in the course of events, particularly in battles or historical movements., To stand the test of time: Describes something that remains relevant or respected over a long period, often applied to historical figures, ideas, or works that continue to be significant.

Created by: А. Патрушева

16 Words List

Words used: Historical significance: – Importance attributed to an event based on its impact on history., Cultural heritage: – Traditions, customs, artifacts, and values passed down through generations., Political movements: – Organized efforts aimed at promoting political change., Look back on: – Reflecting on past events with consideration., Dig up: – Discovering information about past events., Come to light: – When new information becomes known., Chronology: – The arrangement of events in the order they occurred., Civilization: – A complex human society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural achievements., Artifact: – An object made by humans that is of historical interest., History repeats itself: – Similar events tend to recur over time., A historical turning point: – An event that significantly changes the course of history., To rewrite history: – Changing the accepted narrative about past events., Primary Source Material: Original documents or evidence created during the time under study, providing firsthand accounts of historical events., Chronological Framework: A system for organizing historical events in the order they occurred, aiding in the understanding of cause-and-effect relationships., To turn the tide: Refers to a significant change in the course of events, particularly in battles or historical movements.

Created by: А. Патрушева

Trace, Copy, Cover & Write

Words used: dot, rot, pot, bat, pit, cot, lit, pat, fit

Created by: T. Rubman

Science

Words used: Scientific research: – Systematic investigation aimed at discovering new knowledge or validating existing knowledge in science., Experimental methods: – Techniques used to test hypotheses through controlled experiments., Theoretical framework: – A structure that can hold or support a theory within research., Carry out: – To perform or conduct a task or experiment., Look into: – To investigate or examine something carefully., Rule out: – To eliminate something as a possibility., Hypothesis: – A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, subject to testing., Data: – Facts and statistics collected for analysis., Experiment: – A scientific procedure undertaken to test a hypothesis., Back to square one: – Returning to the starting point after a failure., Hit the nail on the head: – Describing exactly what is causing a situation or problem., The tip of the iceberg: – A small visible part of a much larger issue., Scientific Methodology: A systematic approach to research that involves formulating hypotheses, conducting experiments, and analyzing data., Peer-Reviewed Journal: A scholarly publication in which articles are evaluated by experts in the field before publication to ensure quality and credibility., Empirical Evidence: Information acquired by observation or experimentation that is used to validate scientific hypotheses., Interdisciplinary Research: An approach that integrates knowledge and methods from different scientific disciplines to address complex questions.

Created by: А. Патрушева

8 Words List

Words used: dot, rot, pot, bat, pit, cot, lit, pat, fit

Created by: T. Rubman

Psychology

Words used: Cognitive behavior: - Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension through thought, experience, and the senses., Mental health issues: - Disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior., Emotional intelligence: - The ability to recognize, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others., Open up: - To share one’s thoughts and feelings openly with others., Get over: - To recover from an emotional setback or trauma., Act out: - To express feelings through behavior rather than words., Empathy: - The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person., Resilience: - The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness., Cognition: - The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge through thought, experience, and senses., Mind over matter: - The idea that the mind c, To have a chip on your shoulder: - To be angry or upset about something that happened in the past., In someone's shoes: - To understand someone else's perspective by imagining oneself in their situation., A double-edged sword: Something that has both positive and negative consequences; often used in discussions about psychological strategies or interventions that can have unintended effects., Walking on eggshells: Being very cautious in how one behaves or speaks to avoid upsetting someone, often in a psychologically tense environment., Bottle up: To suppress emotions or feelings instead of expressing them, which can lead to psychological issues., Face the music: To confront the consequences of one's actions, especially in terms of psychological accountability.

Created by: А. Патрушева

Word Hunt

Words used: scene, grind, zone, weigh, feast, slide, seen, crow, clue

Created by: T. Rubman

Write 5 Sentences

Words used: scene, grind, zone, weigh, feast, slide, seen, crow, clue

Created by: T. Rubman

Draw and Label

Words used: scene, grind, zone, weigh, feast, slide, seen, crow, clue

Created by: T. Rubman


What Are Sight Words?

Sight words (also called high-frequency words) are words that appear frequently in written text. Many don't follow regular phonics patterns, so students need to recognize them instantly "by sight." The two most common sight word lists are:

  • Dolch Words: 220 high-frequency words organized into five grade levels (Pre-primer through Grade 3)
  • Fry Words: 1,000 words organized into groups of 100, with the first 300 covering about 65% of all written material

When students can recognize these words automatically, they can focus on comprehension rather than decoding.

Tips for Teaching Sight Words

  • Introduce 3-5 words per week: Small groups allow for the repetition needed for mastery
  • Use multi-sensory approaches: Combine seeing, saying, tracing, and writing
  • Practice in context: Have students find sight words in sentences and books
  • Review regularly: Use Bingo and Roll and Read with mixed new and review words
  • Make it fun: Games keep students engaged during repetitive practice

For more detailed strategies, read our complete guide: How to Create Sight Word Worksheets in Seconds.

Conclusion

Sight word fluency is essential for reading success. With Worksheet Creator, you can create professional, customized sight word worksheets in seconds. Choose from Trace Copy Cover Write for multi-sensory learning, Bingo for game-based review, or any of our other templates to match your students' needs.

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