1st Grade Sight Words

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What is a sight word?

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A sight word is a common word that children are encouraged to recognize without having to sound it out.

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What does the word 'night' mean?

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Night refers to the time of day when it is dark outside, typically after sunset.

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What does the word 'sat' mean?

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Sat is the past tense of sit, meaning to have taken a seat.

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What does the word 'said' mean?

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Said is the past tense of say, meaning to have spoken something.

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What does the word 'are' mean?

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Are is a form of the verb 'to be', used to indicate existence or identity.

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What does the word 'ran' mean?

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Ran is the past tense of run, meaning to have moved quickly on foot.

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What is the purpose of using sight words?

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Sight words help children read more fluently and understand texts better by recognizing common words instantly.

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Can you give an example of a sight word?

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Yes, examples of sight words include 'the', 'and', 'is', 'you', and 'to'.

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What is the difference between a sight word and a phonetic word?

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A sight word is recognized by sight, while a phonetic word is sounded out based on spelling.

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Why is it important to learn sight words?

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Learning sight words helps improve reading speed and comprehension.