Lesson One

• Review appropriate sections in the binder.
• Introduce new blend: ur
• Read: First Grade Set, Book 3 (“Pretty”) pp. all

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Lesson Two

• Review appropriate sections in the binder.
• Read: 
  First Grade Set, Book 3 (“Pretty”) pp. all

At this point, I start alternating Set 4 books with First Grade Sight Words books because the Set 4 books take longer to get through, which can be discouraging. It’s nice to get through a book quickly — satisfying to the student. Most of the sight words books do not contain new material by the time I get around to them, so they are simple books for review, practicing known concepts, building confidence, and getting that feeling of triumph that comes from finishing a book.