Sight Word “Is” Worksheet
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the "s" in "is" sound like a "z" and does this confuse beginners?
Yes, and that's precisely why "is" is treated as a sight word rather than sounded out , the /z/ sound the "s" makes here breaks the phonics rule kids expect, so instant word recognition sidesteps the confusion entirely.
What role does "is" play in a child's very first sentences?
As a linking verb, "is" lets children form some of their earliest complete sentences , "The dog is big," "It is red" — making it one of the highest-value words to master early since it unlocks basic sentence structure.
What does this "is" worksheet ask children to do?
Trace the word along a dotted guide, write it independently on a blank line, and complete a short descriptive sentence that uses "is" the way children naturally speak.
Should "is" be taught before or after words like "the" and "and"?
Order isn't strict, but many phonics programs introduce "is," "the," and "and" around the same time since together they let a child construct their very first simple, grammatically complete sentences.