Sight Words & Phonics Book 3 builds essential early‑literacy skills through a structured, research‑supported approach using Dolch Sight Words 121–170 and key phonics digraphs (“sh, ch, th, wh, ck”). As stated in the resource, “These unique workbooks have been designed to assist educators and parents build and improve reading skills through an introduction to Sight Words and the reinforcement of important Phonics skills.” Students learn through repeated exposure, tracing, copying, matching, sentence building, and short decodable stories that use only the words taught in each unit. The workbook also includes assessments, ABC order, plurals, rhyming, and visual discrimination tasks to reinforce mastery.

This resource aligns with foundational literacy expectations across all Canadian provinces and territories for Grades JK–1, including Ontario Language expectations B2.1–B2.4 and C1.1–C3.1. It also meets U.S. Common Core Grade 1 Foundational Reading standards (RF.1.2, RF.1.3, RF.1.4) and Writing/Language standards (W.1.3, L.1.1, L.1.2). Its structured progression, decodable stories, and explicit phonics instruction make it ideal for emerging readers, struggling readers, and intervention programs.

Designed for emerging readers and readers having difficulty or requiring review at any level.

The six units will assist you with building and improving reading skills through the introduction of the next set of 50 Dolch Sight Words 121-170 and the reinforcement of important Phonics skills. At the same time, short vowel sounds are introduced and reinforced.

Each unit introduces 10 sight words that are broken up into 2 lists of 5. In between each list, a short vowel is introduced. Sight Words and vowels are then reinforced through short sentences and revision activities that follow.To end the unit the student reads a short story that only contains words they have learned and practiced.

Includes:

Introduction and Instructions

• At A Glance – List of Learning Expectations
• Table of Contents
• Teacher Assessment Rubric
• Student Self-Assessment Rubric
• How to Use the Lessons
• Additional Sight Word Activities
• Dolch Sight Word List

Sight Word Flash Cards for Sight Words 121-170. Print, cut and use!

Award for the next 50 Sight Words 121-170 

Unit #1: Dolch Sight Words 121-130 Consonant Digraph “sh”

Sight Word List 25 ........................................... 10

Word Match 25 ............................................... 11

Consonant Digraph “sh” ................................. 12

Consonant Digraph “sh” ................................. 13

Sight Word List 26 ........................................... 14

Word Match 26 ............................................... 15

Sight Words 1-130 and “sh” (Review) ............... 16

Coloring Activity ............................................. 17

Storytime ....................................................... 18 

Unit #2: Dolch Sight Words 131-140 Consonant Digraph “ch”

Sight Word List 27 ........................................... 20

Word Match 27 ............................................... 21

Consonant Digraph “ch” ................................. 22

Consonant Digraph “ch” ................................. 23

Sight Word List 28 ........................................... 24

Word Match 28 ............................................... 25

Sight Words 1-140 and “ch” (Review) .............. 26

Consonant Digraphs “sh and ch” (Review) ....... 27

Sight Words 131-140 (Review) ......................... 28

Storytime ....................................................... 29 

Unit #3: Dolch Sight Words 141-150 Consonant Digraph “th”

Sight Word List 29 ........................................... 31

Word Match 29 ............................................... 32

Consonant Digraph “th” .................................. 33

Consonant Digraph Coloring Activity .............. 34

Sight Word List 30 ........................................... 35

Word Match 30 ............................................... 36

Sight Words 141-150 and “th” (Review) ........... 37

Consonant Digraphs “th, sh, and ch” (Review) .. 38

Storytime ....................................................... 39

Sight Word Checklist / Assessment (121-150) ... 41  

Unit #4: Dolch Sight Words 151-160 Consonant Digraph “wh”

Sight Word List 31 ........................................... 42

Word Match 31 ............................................... 43

Writing Questions ........................................... 44

Sight Word List 32 ........................................... 45

Word Match 32 ............................................... 46

Sight Words 151-160 - Consonant Digraph “wh” (Review).. 47

Sight Words 151-160 (Review) ......................... 48

Consonant Digraphs “wh, th, sh, and ch” (Review).. 49

Storytime ....................................................... 50 

Unit #5: Dolch Sight Words 161-170 Consonant Digraph “ck”

Sight Word List 33 ........................................... 52

Word Match 33 ............................................... 53

Consonant Digraph “ck” ................................. 54

Consonant Digraph “ck” ................................. 55

Sight Word List 34 ........................................... 56

Word Match 34 ............................................... 57

Sight Words 1-170 and “ck” (Review) ............... 58

Consonant Digraphs and blend “ck” (Review)... 59

Story Writing - Once Upon a Time ................... 60

Storytime ....................................................... 61

Sight Word Checklist / Assessment (151-170) ... 63 

Unit #6: Review and Word Study

Answer the Questions ...................................... 64

Sentence Writing ............................................. 65

ABC Order ..................................................... 66

Coloring Activity ............................................. 67

Question Writing ............................................. 68

Plurals ............................................................ 69

Word Puzzles................................................... 70

Find the Missing Word .................................... 71

Create a Story ................................................. 72

Rhyming Word Match (Review) ....................... 74

Word and Configuration Shape Matching ......... 75

Visual Discrimination - Similarities .................. 76

ABC Order ..................................................... 77

Sight Word Checklist / Assessment (121-170) ... 78-79

Curriculum Standards Met

U.S. Common Core Standards Alignment

Reading Foundational Skills

• CCSS.ELA‑Literacy.RF.1.2 – Demonstrate phonological awareness (digraphs).
• CCSS.ELA‑Literacy.RF.1.3 – Know and apply phonics and word analysis skills.
• CCSS.ELA‑Literacy.RF.1.3g – Recognize and read grade‑appropriate irregular words (Dolch).
• CCSS.ELA‑Literacy.RF.1.4 – Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency.

Language & Writing

• CCSS.ELA‑Literacy.L.1.1 – Command of grammar and conventions.
• CCSS.ELA‑Literacy.L.1.2 – Capitalization, punctuation, spelling.
• CCSS.ELA‑Literacy.W.1.3 – Write narratives with sequencing.
• CCSS.ELA‑Literacy.W.1.5 – Guidance and support in writing.

Standards Alignment for Canada

Because this resource teaches Dolch Sight Words 121–170, phonics digraphs (sh, ch, th, wh, ck), sentence formation, early reading comprehension, ABC order, plurals, rhyming, and story writing, it aligns with the foundational literacy expectations in every Canadian jurisdiction for Grades JK–1.

Below is the full list with expectation numbers where provinces publish them.

Ontario – Language, Grades 1–2 (2023 Curriculum)

Foundational Reading Skills

• B2.1 – Decode words using letter–sound relationships (digraphs sh, ch, th, wh, ck).
• B2.2 – Read high‑frequency words automatically (Dolch 121–170).
• B2.3 – Use context clues to determine meaning.
• B2.4 – Read and understand simple texts (Storytime passages).

Writing & Language Conventions

• C1.1 – Spell familiar words; apply phonics patterns.
• C1.2 – Write simple sentences with correct order.
• C2.1 – Use capitals, periods, question marks.
• C3.1 – Vocabulary development through sight words.

British Columbia – English Language Arts K–1

• Phonics and word recognition – Recognize common letter patterns (digraphs).
• High‑frequency words – Read and use sight words in context.
• Comprehension – Demonstrate understanding of texts read aloud.
• Story creation – Create and share simple stories.

Alberta – English Language Arts K–1

• Phonological awareness – Identify and use consonant digraphs.
• Vocabulary – Recognize and use sight words.
• Comprehension – Construct meaning from texts.
• Writing – Create simple sentences and short stories.

Saskatchewan – ELA K–1

• CR1.1 / CR2.1 – Comprehend and respond to texts.
• CC1.2 / CC2.2 – Compose and create simple texts.
• AR1.1 / AR2.1 – Develop reading strategies (sight words, phonics).

Manitoba – ELA K–1

• Reading & Vocabulary – Recognize sight words; decode using phonics.
• Comprehension – Understand simple stories.
• Writing – Form sentences; use basic conventions.

Quebec – English as a Second Language (Cycle 1)

• Mobilizes knowledge of language – Uses sight words and phonics patterns.
• Constructs meaning – Understands simple texts.
• Writes short messages – Uses basic vocabulary and sentence structure.

Nova Scotia – ELA Primary–1

• Phonics & Word Study – Recognize digraphs.
• Sight Words – Read high‑frequency words.
• Reading Comprehension – Understand simple stories.
• Writing – Create simple sentences and short narratives.

New Brunswick – English Language Arts K–1

• Phonics – Identify letter combinations.
• Vocabulary – Read sight words.
• Reading & Writing – Construct meaning; write simple sentences.

Prince Edward Island – ELA K–1

• Reading Development – Sight words, phonics, decoding.
• Writing – Simple sentences and stories.

Newfoundland & Labrador – ELA K–1

• Phonics & Word Recognition – Digraphs and sight words.
• Reading Comprehension – Understand simple texts.
• Writing – Create short stories and sentences.

Yukon, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

• Fully aligned with BC/AB expectations listed above.

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