First Word

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a straightforward reading exercise focused on teaching the concept of reading from left to right. It presents a list of simple sentences, such as “Look at the bird.” and “The dog barks.” The instruction for the students is to underline the first word in each sentence. By doing this, students will be able to visually identify and mark the starting point of reading each sentence.

The worksheet aims to reinforce the standard reading direction for English, which is from left to right. It is teaching students to recognize the beginning of sentences and to establish the habit of starting at the left when reading or writing text. This foundational skill is vital for reading fluency and comprehension. The task also helps to familiarize students with the structure of sentences and the visual layout of text on a page. Underline the first word you read in each sentence.