Dolch third grade · 3rd grade

The Sight Word "much"

Hear it, read it in a sentence, then play it.

much

How much does this cost?

How to teach "much"

  1. Say it. Read the sentence together, then say much on its own.
  2. Good to know. Two letters work together here to make one sound.
  3. Spell it. It has 4 letters. Say them aloud while tracing them on the table with a finger.
  4. Find it. Hunt for much in a book you're reading. Then play a round of the game below.

Words it gets mixed up with

Early readers often confuse much with words that look like it: make, man, money, many. The game uses these on purpose, so children learn to look at every letter.

Play "much"

"much" shows up in every question

Free to play · no signup · works on phones, tablets and computers

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Quick quiz: which word do you hear?

Questions

Is "much" a sight word?

Yes. It's on the Dolch third grade list, usually taught around 3rd grade.

What's a good sentence for "much"?

Try this one: How much does this cost?