Description

In this lesson, students will “teach Dash” a list of sight words. Students will practice sight words by writing them on index cards and drawing a related picture. After placing sight words on a programming mat, students will work in small groups to program Dash to travel to a selected sight word, say the word, and perform a related animation or movement.

Objectives

• Read common high-frequency words ( i.e., one, two, three, red, yellow, blue*) by sight
• Write common high-frequency words
• Practice Sequencing a set of instructions for Dash and Dot
• Create an Algorithm for Dash using the Blockly app
• Demonstrate understanding of the following basic programming functions introduced in Level B Challenge Cards: Sounds, Animations, Movements, Lights
• *Any grade appropriate sight words may be substituted. Sight words used in this lesson are from the Dolch Sight Word List for Pre-K

Lesson Procedure

• Class 1: Sight Words Flash Cards (10 minutes)
  
• Class 2: Preparing the Mats (10 minutes)
• Class 3: Programming (40 minutes)

Curriculum Connections Summary

• Ontario - Language & Mathematics - Algebra (Coding)
  
• Quebec - Language
• New Brunswick - Language
• Nova Scotia - ICT
• Newfoundland & Labrador - Language
• Prince Edward Island - Language
• Manitoba - Language
• British Columbia - Language & ADST
• Alberta - Language & ICT
• Yukon Territories - Follow's B.C.'s Curriculum
• Northwest Territories - Follows Alberta's Curriculum
• Nunavut - Follows Alberta's Curriculum