Word Navigator Guide Word Navigator Guide
Teacher Resource
Instructional roadmap for a 2-hour 1:1 adult literacy session.
Targeted Sight Words
I
am
the
to
go
see
my
like
can
is
at
in
on
with
play
Key Strategies
Multisensory: Use "Air Writing" and "Table Tracing" for every new word.Dignity-First: Maintain adult-appropriate examples (e.g., shopping, coffee, work).Positive Reinforcement: Celebrate small wins and maintain a patient, encouraging pace.
Instructional Timeline
0:00 - 0:15
Introduction & Assessment
Use the Word Power Slides . Check baseline knowledge. Set a positive tone.
0:15 - 0:45
Discovery (Multisensory)
Introduce words using Everyday Flashcards . Use "Look-Say-Trace" for 15 minutes.
New Practice:
Use the Word Writing Workout Practice for hands-on tracing and box writing. This helps with visual discrimination of letter shapes.
0:45 - 1:15
Active Practice
Combine physical and cognitive practice: use Sentence Builder Activity to move words, followed by Word Scavenger Hunt to identify them in context.
1:15 - 1:30
Break Time
Break to recharge.
1:30 - 1:50
Application & Reading
Read the Daily Story Reader . For a final writing push, have the student write their favorite word from a story in the Sentence Builder area or at the bottom of the Word Writing Workout .
1:50 - 2:00
Wrap-up & Tracker
Review the Daily Word Tracker Log . Explain how they can log their word use this week. Assign flashcards for home practice.
Quick Pro-Tip
If handwriting is physically difficult, use the Word Writing Workout boxes as "Point and Say" boxes, or have the student use a highlighter to trace the letters.
Word Power Slides Word Power
Let's learn new words to use every day.
Everyday Words
Reading grocery lists
Sending text messages
Finding your way
"Knowing these words makes reading easier and faster!"
Group 1
I
"I like coffee."
am
"I am here."
the
"The bus is late."
to
"Go to work."
Group 2
go
"Go to the store."
see
"I see you."
my
"My name is..."
like
"I like music."
Look, Say, Trace
1 Look at the word.
2 Say the word out loud.
3 Trace the word with your finger.
Great Work!
Ready for the activities?
Everyday Flashcards Pack I
Example:
"I am happy."
am
Example:
"I am here."
the
Example:
"The car is red."
to
Example:
"Go to bed."
go
Example:
"Go away."
see
Example:
"I see the sun."
my
Example:
"My hat."
like
Example:
"I like apples."
can
Example:
"I can read."
is
Example:
"It is cold."
on
Example:
"The cup is on the table."
in
Example:
"Put it in the box."
at
Example:
"At the store."
with
Example:
"Come with me."
play
Example:
"Let's play."
Write your own...
Word Matchup Worksheet Word Matchup
Practice identifying and using your everyday words.
Name:
Date:
1 Match the Word to the Picture
go
see
like
my
...............................
...............................
...............................
...............................
2 Finish the Sentences
am the can to
1. I
at home.
2. I
read this.
3. Look at
sun.
4. Go
work.
Daily Story Reader Daily Story Reader
Read these short stories together. Circle the words you know.
Story 1: My Morning
I am up.
Story 2: Going Out
I go to the bus.
Story 3: At the Store
I am at the store.
Story 4: My Lunch
It is lunch time.
Story 5: At Work
I go to work.
Story 6: My Evening
I am at home.
My Favorite Word Today:
Write or point to your favorite word here.
I read it by myself.
I needed some help.
Word Connector Task Word Connector
Draw lines to connect the matching words and pictures.
Name:
Date:
Match the Same Words
with
play
is
on
on
with
play
is
Match Word to Action
play
in
on
go
..............................
..............................
..............................
..............................
Challenge: Find these words around you!
IN
ON
THE
Word Scavenger Hunt Activity Word Detective
Can you find all 15 words in these signs and notes?
Name:
SIGN A
Notice
I am at work.
SIGN B
go to the bus.
SIGN C
my friend is here.
SIGN D
I can see on the map.
Checklist: Did you find them?
I
am
the
to
go
see
my
like
can
is
at
in
on
with
play
Sentence Builder Strips Activity Sentence Builders
Cut out the words and arrange them to make sentences.
I
am
happy
.
go
to
the
store
I
can
read
this
my
cat
is
here
Place words here to build a sentence:
"Try making your own sentence using words from today's list!"
Daily Word Tracker Log Daily Word Tracker
Keep track of the words you use and see every day.
Name:
Day I used this word: I saw this word: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
My Word Goal
The word I want to practice most this week is:
Don't forget to use your flashcards for 5 minutes each day!
M
T
W
T
F
Word Writing Workout Practice Word Writing Workout
Look, trace, and write your everyday words.
Name:
Date:
Short Words
I
I
am
am
go
go
is
is
Shape Box Writing
Write the letters inside the boxes that match their shape.
like
play
the
can
Write a Sentence
Choose one word from today and use it in a sentence.
Sentence 1:
Sentence 2:
Answer Key Master Guide Answer Key Master
Quick reference for all worksheet activities.
Word Matchup Worksheet
Part 1: Matching
go -> Arrow iconsee -> Eye iconlike -> Heart iconmy -> User icon
Part 2: Sentences
1. I am at home.
2. I can read this.
3. Look at the sun.
4. Go to work.
Word Connector Task
Part 1: Word to Word
Connect identical words in opposite columns (with-with, play-play, etc.)
Part 2: Action Match
play -> Music iconin -> Package/box iconon -> Dot on bar icongo -> Bus icon
Word Scavenger Hunt
Words in Signs:
Sign A: I, am, at, the, is
Sign B: go, to, the, in, the
Sign C: my, is, like, to, play
Sign D: can, see, on, the, with, my
Teacher Note:
Use this key to quickly verify student findings. Total checkmarks should equal the occurrences of each word (e.g., "the" appears 4 times across all signs).
