Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Sight Words


Sight Words are high-frequency words and kids are encouraged to memorize these as one whole word at sight. This means that kids should be able to pronounce these words, as soon as they see them. These words may or may not have phonetic decoding. These words help in developing the speed and fluency while reading, as they do not require decoding of sounds. These are just memorized in the mind. By forming a list of these words, teachers help students to add these to the child’s vocabulary. Phonics teaching, that includes decoding of sounds, combined with sight words helps kids to develop fast and accurate reading skills.

Sight words are present in up to 80% of beginners print materials that include G.K books, storybooks, curriculum books, and games. When kids learn to recognize sight words in the beginning phases of their reading, it helps them to quickly become fluent and confident readers.
Sight words have been listed by many scholars, among which are the Dolch Sight Words and Fry’s Sight Words both of which have been implemented by teachers in their school curriculum. We will be studying the Fry’s Sight Words and making sentences out of them.

Sight Words Activity:
The best way to teach kids sight words is through flashcards. These flashcards can be easily created if you have construction or coloring paper.

1.     First, show the cards to kids and ask them to say the word loudly.

2.     Then, ask them to spell the words.
3.     Next, ask them to write the words.
4.     Finally, reinforce the meaning of these sight words by telling sentences.
In this activity, students learn to identify and recognize the sight word, be able to memorize the spelling of the word and lastly be able to write the words.

Fry's first 100 sets of sight words with sentences

List 1(1-10): the, of, and, a, to, in, is, you, that, it.
·       The rat sat on the mat.
·       The cat sat on top of the box.
·       The cat and the rat sat on a mat.
·       I see a boy with a bat and a ball.
·       The boy likes to run.
·       May I come in?
·       Who is he?
·       How are you?
·       Did you see that dog?
·       It is Monday today.

List 2(11-20):
he, was, for, on, are, as, with, his, they, I.

·       Who is he?
·       How was your day?
·       It is good for him.
·       What day were you born on?
·       How are you all?
·       I am as tall as Tom.
·       Do you live with Tom?
·       This is his house.
·       Are they friends?
·       I am a girl.

List 3 (21-30):
at, be, this, have, from, or, one, had, by, words.

·       Tom is not at his desk.
·       Don’t be sad.
·       Is this your book?
·       What do you have?
·       Where are you from?
·       Is it a cat or a dog?
·       Can I see that one?
·       I had to walk home.
·       Tom went by bus.
·       Say words that are kind.

List 4 (31-40):
but, not, what, all, were, we, when, your, can, said.

·       I have a cat, but Tom doesn't.
·       Tom is not as old as you.
·       What is your name?
·       I was out all day.
·       All three of us were tired.
·       Here we go!
·       When can we eat?
·       Did you eat your food?
·       Can I help you?
·       Do you know what he said?

List 5 (41-50):
there, use, an, each, which, she, do, how, their, if.

·       Who lives there?
·       Can I use your pen?
·       Two is an even number.
·       Tom and Ann love each other.
·       Do you know which way to take?
·       Who is she?
·       Do you love me?
·       How is your mother?
·       They named their son Tom.
·       You may go home if you want to.

List 6 (51-60):
will, up, other, about, out, many, then, them, these, so.

·       Will you come with me?
·       My pup can sit up.
·       Where is the other book?
·       Tom was about to sleep.
·       How many of you went to the zoo?
·       He then went home.
·       Did you call them?
·       These are my favorite things.
·       I hope so.

List 7 (61-70):
some, her, would, make, like, him, into, time, has, look

·       He gave me some sweets.
·       What is her name?
·       That would be nice.
·       Can you make ice cream?
·       I like you.
·       Did you see him?
·       Can you look into this?
·       What is the time?
·       She has long hair.
·       Look at this beautiful painting!

List 8 (71-80):
two, more, write, go, see, number, no, way, could, people.

·       I am two years old.
·       How much more time we have?
·       Can you write a story?
·       Go there.
·       I see two men.
·       What number comes after eight?
·       No, I don’t want it.
·       What is the way to your house?
·       He could not sleep.
·       Many people came to my house.

List 9 (81-90):
my, than, first, water, been, called, who, oil, sit, now.

·       Where is my hat?
·       He runs faster than me.
·       I am in first grade.
·       I drink a lot of water.
·       It has been two days now.
·       He called me.
·       Who is that boy?
·       I love oil pastels.
·       Please sit down.
·       Can we go now?

List 10 (91-100):
find, long, down, day, did, get, come, made, may, part.

·       Can you find my pencil?
·       How long should I wait?
·       Please sit down.
·       What is the day today?
·       Did you eat your lunch?
·       Get up!
·       Please come in!
·       This was made for me.
·       May I come in?

·       Please read the first part.


List 1(1-10): the, of, and, a, to, in, is, you, that, it
List 2(11-20): he, was, for, on, are, as, with, his, they, I.

List 3 (21-30): at, be, this, have, from, or, one, had, by, words.


List 4 (31-40): but, not, what, all, were, we, when, your, can, said.


List 5 (41-50): there, use, an, each, which, she, do, how, their, if.






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