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Free printable PDF · Dolch second grade · ages 7–8
Sight Word “these” Worksheet – Trace, Write and Find
“These” points to things that are close by: these shoes, these grapes. It is the plural of this.
What’s on the “these” worksheet
Read and trace “these”, write it alone, circle it among look-alikes such as those, this, theme, then and thee, then trace “These are my shoes.”.
How to teach “these”
These has a long e, made by the e at the end, and it starts with the buzzy th. Teach this and these together: this apple (one), these apples (lots). Then sort objects on a table into piles and label them: this is a pen, these are pencils.
Sentences with “these”
- These are my shoes.
- Can I have these grapes?
- These flowers smell nice.
- Are these yours?
Game: This or these?
Hold up one object or several. Your child says “this is…” for one and “these are…” for more than one. Then switch roles.
“these” is word 33 of 46 on the Dolch second grade list, usually met around ages 7–8 after the first grade words. It contains the th digraph, so it pairs well with our th digraph worksheet.
Practise next
Try “those” and “both” next: those is the faraway partner of these, and both is about two things together.
Questions about “these”
What is the difference between these and those?
These are close to you. Those are further away. Point with your hand while saying them.
Why does these have an e at the end?
The e makes the first e say its long sound, a common pattern called split digraph or magic e.
More answers in the sight words FAQ.
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