The round old tree
Explore Dolch high-frequency words through “The round old tree,” a Grade 1 Glow Sight Words lesson. This lesson connects 5 focus words with a short reading passage and opportunities to talk about meaning.
What children will practice.
Read the taught words know, live, old, over, round in plain print and supported text; explain the text’s meaning and build or spell a selected word when ready.
Dolch sight words in this lesson.
Words to revisit: some · any · fly · stop
Introduce a few words at a time and revisit them across 2 short sessions. Choose a starting point using words and phonics patterns the learner has already been taught.
The round old tree
Do you know where the owls live? They live in the old tree over the hill. Its door looks round.
Teacher-supported practice text. An adult reads untaught words; learners read taught targets and discuss the meaning. This is not a controlled decodable passage.
Preview the reading activity.
The complete lesson pairs this reading sample with teacher-led word practice, conversation, and a student response. Its printable materials include word cards for revisiting the same words and a separate answer key for the grown-up.
Use Glow Sight Words as a practice companion. The printable lesson also works away from a screen. Full teaching materials are included with a paid adult account.
Conventional Dolch list labels are navigation aids; choose by readiness and what has been taught. The separate noun list is not part of this lesson release.
All 41 words in the app’s First Grade Dolch service-word list.