Sight Words

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What are sight words?

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Sight words are common words that children are encouraged to recognize without having to sound them out. They are often used in reading and writing.

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Why are sight words important?

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Sight words are important because they help children read more fluently and understand texts better by recognizing frequently used words quickly.

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Give an example of a sight word.

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An example of a sight word is 'the'.

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What does it mean to 'recognize' a sight word?

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To 'recognize' a sight word means to identify it instantly without needing to decode or sound it out.

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How can you practice sight words?

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You can practice sight words by using flashcards, reading books that include them, and playing sight word games.

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What is a common activity for learning sight words?

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A common activity for learning sight words is to create a sight word wall where children can see and read the words regularly.

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What is the difference between sight words and phonetic words?

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Sight words are memorized for instant recognition, while phonetic words are sounded out based on spelling rules.

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Can you name a sight word that is also a verb?

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An example of a sight word that is also a verb is 'go'.

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What is the purpose of sight word lists?

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Sight word lists help teachers and parents track which words children have learned and which they still need to practice.

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How do sight words help with reading comprehension?

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Sight words help with reading comprehension by allowing children to focus on understanding the meaning of sentences rather than decoding every single word.