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Sight Word “must” Worksheet – Trace, Write and Find
“Must” tells us something has to happen: “we must go”, “you must be quiet”. It is a strong word that children often hear in rules and stories.
What’s on the “must” worksheet
Read and trace “must”, write it alone, circle it among mist, most, just, rust and mast, then trace “We must go to bed.”
Prints on A4 or US Letter (choose “Fit to page”).
How to teach “must”
Must is decodable: m-u-s-t. The st at the end is a blend, so say the s and t quickly together. Make a short list of fun house rules that use must, such as “We must hug the dog”, and read them aloud in a serious voice.
Sentences with “must”
- We must go to bed.
- You must wear a hat.
- I must feed the fish.
- The cat must be hungry.
Game: Must-do list
Write a three-item must-do list for a pretend explorer: “You must find a spoon. You must hop three times. You must hide.” Your child reads each line and does it, then ticks it off.
Practise next
Try “will” and “want” next: they also talk about plans and wishes.
Questions about “must”
Is must a decodable word?
Yes. It uses the short u sound, as in bus and mud, followed by the st blend.
Why is must on a sight word list then?
It appears very often in books, so recognising it instantly makes reading smoother.
More answers in the sight words FAQ.
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