Word Watchers Worksheet Word Watchers
Reader:
Page 1
Pointer Power
Tap each as you say the word!
Fluency
Look
at
the
car.
I
see
a
big
cat.
The
sun
is
hot.
The
bus
is
big.
It
is
a
fat
dog.
Question Time
Which thing was NOT on this page?
BUS
PLANE
SUN
Word Watchers
Reader:
Page 2
Look
at
the
pig.
I
see
a
little
bug.
The
fan
is
on.
It
is
a
wet
mop.
The
box
is
big.
Question Time
Which thing was NOT on this page?
BUG
PIG
CAR
Word Watchers
Reader:
Page 3
Look
at
my
hat.
I
see
a
fast
jet.
The
sun
is
up.
It
is
a
red
pen.
Get
the
big
box.
Question Time
Which thing was NOT on this page?
HAT
FISH
JET
Word Watchers
Reader:
Page 4
Dan
is
a
man.
Dad
is
sad.
The
man
did
a
dip.
Dan
and
Dad.
A
man
can
nod.
Question Time
Who was SAD on this page?
DAN
DAD
DOG
Word Watchers Teacher Guide Word Watchers
Teacher Instruction Guide
Lesson 1
Objective
Students will demonstrate 1-to-1 correspondence while reading simple sentences with 90% accuracy.
Duration
30–45 Minutes
Focus Words
the, and, a, is, as, said, to, do, Dan, Dad, Sam, Tim, sad, nod, mad, did, dig, dog, fog, dud, gag, gap, cap, cup, cut, gum
Direct Instruction
1
Model Pointer Power (10 mins)
Use the Word Watchers Slides to introduce "One Tap, One Word." Model tracking from left-to-right. Ensure finger stays on the dot for the duration of the word.
2
Guided Practice (10 mins)
Distribute Page 1 . Choral read the first three sentences. Monitor students to ensure fingers are physically touching dots as they speak.
3
Independent Mastery (20 mins)
Students complete the 4-page packet. Hand out the Super, Ultimate, or Mega Challenges as needed for extension.
Teacher Tip
Watch for "Dot Hopping"—tapping faster than speaking. If they skip, have them "freeze" and restart the sentence slowly.
Support & Enrichment
Support
Use physical hand-over-hand physical guidance.
Highlight the focus dots in different colors.
Isolate CVC words and "tap sounds" first.
Challenge
Use the Challenge Packet (Challenge 1, Super, Ultimate, Mega).
Ask students to illustrate a new sentence.
Timed read: Can they read a page in under 20 seconds?
Tracking Progression Map
MAIN PACK Sentences 1-20: Basic tracking intro.
CHAL. 1 Dan, Dad, sad, nod focus.
SUPER Sam, Tim, top, cap, cat focus.
ULTIMATE up, cup, pup, pin, pan, can, mud, sun.
MEGA said, to, do, fog, dog, dud, dig, gag, gum.
CENTER Sight Word Superstar Card practice.
Word Watchers Slides Pointer Power
Tracking our way to reading success!
How do we track?
Eyes On
Look at the word you are saying.
Finger Tap
Tap the dot under each word.
Look
at
the
car.
Super Tracker
Challenge
Can you track these "Heart Words"?
Dan
is
a
man.
Dan
and
Dad.
Dad
is
sad.
Dad
is
as
mad
as
Dan.
Dan
did
a
nod
and
a
dip.
Your Turn!
Get your Word Watchers worksheet ready.
Time to master all your sentences!
Word Watchers Challenge Worksheet Word Watchers Challenge
Reader:
Challenge
Superstar Tracker
This is the final challenge! Focus and tap every dot.
Fluency
Dan
is
mad.
Dad
did
a
nod.
Dan
and
the
man.
Dad
is
as
mad
as
Dan.
Dan
did
a
dip
and
a
nod.
The Ultimate Question
Which word is NOT a name?
DAN
DAD
DIP
Word Watchers Super Challenge Worksheet Word Watchers Super Challenge
Reader:
Extra Challenge
Master Tracker
Use your pointer power to read these new words! You've got this!
Fluency Stars
Sam
is
a
cat.
Tim
and
Sam.
I
see
the
top.
Sam
has
a
cap.
Sam
is
as
big
as
Tim.
The Super Question
Which word is NOT an animal?
CAT
SAM
CAP
Word Watchers Ultimate Challenge Worksheet Word Watchers Ultimate Challenge
Reader:
Mega Level
Expert Tracker
You are almost there! Tap each dot slowly as you read these final words.
Fluency Stars
The
pup
is
up.
I
see
a
cup.
A
pin
and
a
pan.
The
mud
and
the
sun.
A
can
is
as
big
as
a
cup.
Smarty Pants Challenge
Which thing is hot and bright?
MUD
CUP
SUN
Word Watchers Mega Challenge Worksheet Word Watchers Mega Challenge
Reader:
Expert Level
Mega Master Tracker
This is our biggest challenge yet! Tap the dots and read like a superstar.
Fluency Stars
A
dog
said
to
dig.
Is
a
dog
in
a
fog?
Do
a
cut
in
a
cup.
A
dud
is
a
gap.
A
gag
and
a
cap
on
gum.
The Mega Question
Which word has the /u/ sound like "bus"?
CUT
DOG
DIG
Superstar Slides Sight Word Superstars
Let's learn our "Heart Words"!
Our Superstar Routine
1
Look & Say
2
Spell & Tap
3
Air Write
4
Read in a Sentence
the
t h e
"I see the sun!"
see
s e e
"Can you see me?"
can
c a n
"I can run fast!"
What's the missing letter?
s
e
Think: How do we spell "SEE"?
Find the word: the
and
the
cat
for
look
the
You are Superstars!
Keep looking for your heart words in books!
Superstar Worksheet Sight Word Superstars
Focus Word: THE
Name:
Date:
1 Read it. Color it.
the
2 Trace it. Write it.
the
the
the
3 Circle "the" in the word soup!
see
the
can
and
the
cat
is
the
dog
the
look
up
Sight Word Superstars
Focus Word: SEE
Name:
Date:
1 Read it. Color it.
see
2 Trace it. Write it.
see
see
see
3 Box the word "see" in the sentences.
I see the sun.
Can you see me?
See the big bug.
Sight Word Superstars
Focus Word: CAN
Name:
Date:
1 Read it. Color it.
can
2 Trace it. Write it.
can
can
can
3 Draw something you can do! Superstar Cards Superstar Word Cards
Daily practice set
the
see
can
is
my
to
go
and Superstar Teacher Guide Sight Word Superstars
Teacher Instruction Guide
Lesson 2
Objective
Students will identify, read, and write high-frequency words (the, see, can) with automaticity.
Duration
30–40 Minutes
Materials
Superstar Slides, Worksheet, Word Cards, Pointer Power Sticks.
Lesson Sequence
1
Hook & Intro (Slides 1-2)
Introduce the concept of "Heart Words" (words we need to know by heart because they don't always follow phonetic rules).
2
The Superstar Routine (Slides 3-5)
Follow the routine for each word: the, see, can .
• Look & Say: Say it 3 times (normal, loud, whisper).
• Spell & Tap: Tap their arms (shoulder, elbow, wrist).
• Air Write: Big letters in the air.
3
Flash Game (Slides 6-7)
Play "What's Missing?" and "Find the Word" to build visual discrimination skills.
4
Superstar Worksheet
Hand out the practice packet. Focus on letter formation and identification in sentences.
Differentiation:
Support: Provide yellow highlighter for students to trace before using a pencil.
Extension: Encourage students to count the letters in each sight word found.
5
Word Hunt Activity
Give each student their word cards. Play "Speed Round" where students hold up the card you call out.
6
Superstar Wrap Up
Gather students. Show one final word on a slide and have everyone whisper-read it together.
Success Criteria
Students can find the target word in a sentence without help and can name the letters in sequence.
Misconception Alert
Students often struggle with the schwa sound in "the". Explain that it's a "lazy" sound that doesn't say /e/. Focus on the shape of the mouth when saying "the" vs "they".